Washington's Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution

Washington's Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution | Gen. Jason Bohm

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In the early days of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress rushed to form an army but soon realized that, to win its freedom, America would need men who could fight both on land and sea. Enter the Marines. As Washington struggled to preserve his command after defeats in New York and New Jersey in 1776, the nascent U.S. Navy and Marines deployed the first American fleet, conducted their first amphibious operation, and waged a war on the rivers and seas to block British reinforcements and capture critically needed supplies. Desperate times forced Congress to detach the Continental Marines from the Navy to join the embattled army as Washington sought an “important stroke” to defeat his adversary. Soon after, Washington’s Marines joined a protracted land campaign that culminated in turning-point victories at Trenton, Assunpink Creek and Princeton, before Washington granted Gen. Henry Knox’s request to leverage the Marines’ expertise with naval guns to fill the depleted ranks of the army’s artillery during the “Forage War.” Drawing on his research in primary sources as well as his own military knowledge and experiences, Maj. Gen. Jason Bohm of the United States Marine Corps discusses his new book examining the Corps’ humble beginnings and what it achieved during the early years of the American Revolution, through successes and failures at Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Canada, Boston, Charleston and more.
About the Speaker
Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm is a Marine with more than thirty years of service. An infantryman by trade, he has commanded at every level, from platoon commander to commanding general in peacetime and war. General Bohm has also served in several key staff positions, including as a strategic planner with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, director of the Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School; House Director, Marine Corps Office of Legislative Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives; and chief of staff of U.S. Naval Striking and Support Forces, NATO. General Bohm holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and master’s degrees in military studies and national security studies. Additionally, he has written several articles for the Marine Corps Gazette, and a book, From the Cold War to ISIL: One Marine’s Journey (Naval Institute Press, 2019).
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@cjsmithdo 3 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly sir for your long storied service and your excellent talk

@gailrobinson880 2 ай бұрын

Major General Bohm, Your talk is an eye opener for me. My father served in the 5th Marine Division on Iowa Jima. He never spoke to me about his experience. I know he was proud of his service and enjoyed seeing his fellow Marines at the 40th Anniversary of Iowa Jima, a few years before his death. I have often wondered about his service and the Marine's history. Your talk has helped so much. Thank you. Gail Robinson

@serenancn 7 ай бұрын

I worked for MajGen Bohm when he was a Major and I was but a CWO2. This presentation was amazing and gave me a bit more insight into his book, which I have! Great presentation...great Marine!! Semper Fi

@brealistic3542 2 ай бұрын

You should do a video on how Robert Rogers of the French and Indian War, Rogers Rangers is a template for our Army Rangers now. The Conflict of the French and Indian war has a lot to do with what came later in the American Revolution but is often overlooked.

@p51nion Жыл бұрын

At 26:50 he mentions "Royal" Marines. They did not gain the title "Royal" until 1802 when it was bestowed on them by George III. Prior to that they were His Majesty's Marine Service.

@jimrutherford2773 5 ай бұрын

The person who asked the question about why we use the French word Marines is wrong. It's not French, it's Italian and more specifically Latin.

@jimrutherford2773 5 ай бұрын

Did the British use their Royal Marines in this conflict, and if so where and how successful were they against the Continentals?

@american_cosmic 11 ай бұрын

Unfortunate that this guy was a bit hard of hearing for the Q&A, but overall great presentation!

@troyhomann533 Ай бұрын

23 year Marine Veteran here. I have very poor hearing also. Especially my right side. Just like the General, it’s a small price I paid during my service. Even with hearing aids it’s difficult to pick up conversation in a large room. Microphones and echoes make things even worse. It’s also hard when other voices and sounds are present. I’ll talk to the General about getting himself fixed. Just for you. SMH.