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The Marine Raiders are special operations forces originally established by the United States Marine Corps during World War II to conduct amphibious light infantry warfare.
The Marine Raiders were units established by the United States Marine Corps to conduct special amphibious light infantry warfare, particularly in landing in rubber boats and operating behind the lines.
Marine Raiders are Marines first, and they build on their Corps legacy: we go forward to win the war before it starts.
This decision honors the legacy of America’s first special operations forces, the Marine Raiders of World War Two, and carries their name on with today’s Marine Raiders.
Aug 11, 2017 · Marine Raiders were a particular breed, able to operate far from friendlies, slipping behind enemy lines, launching raids and conducting reconnaissance.
Marine Raider Regiment. The Marine Raider Regiment consists of a Headquarters Company and three Marine Raider Battalions (1st, 2d and 3d). The Regiment provides tailored military...
The US Marine Raiders of WWII were the predecessor of all United States special operations forces. Their history is filled with astounding tales of combat actions against the Japanese enemy, to include conducting the initial ground offensives against the Japanese in WWII and participating in turning back the Japanese advance.
The Marine Raider Association preserves and promotes Marine Raider history and traditions; connects Marine Raiders, families, partners, and supporters; and mobilizes the Marine Raider community to enhance the Marine Raider spirit and values.
On the morning of November 6, 1942, a force of 267 Marines took its first steps into the jungle from a landing point at Aola Bay, roughly 30 miles east of the American perimeter on Guadalcanal.
“Edson’s” Raiders of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion and “Carlson’s” Raiders of the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion are said to be the first United States Special Operations Forces to form and...
