Post 500 "Two Centuries of the USMC"

From the Shores of Tripoli to the jungles of Vietnam here stand the men of the USMC ready to fight for freedom.

Our first fought pirates in Africa, the British in 1812 and Indians in Florida, the next fought brother against brother in the War Between the States. In a hurry to reach Belleau Woods, a "Devil Dog" from the trenches of the Great War has jumped positions with the veteran of the Spanish American War.

While fighting in the Banana Wars of the 1920's and 30's, this old leather neck stops for a quick smoke with his pipe. With his Tommy Gun in hand, our next Marine is ready for service from China to Wake Island. Calling in fire support in the tropic jungles of the island hoping campaigns of World War II. this radioman does his duty in Hell on Guadalcanal; while our last in line looks for VC in the steaming jungles of South Vietnam.  Two centuries of the 236 year history of the USMC-Happy Birthday.

Bridgehead 1812 Style

The head of a squad of US Marines in full combat kit (War of 1812 style), take this bridge.

These Marines were armed with single shot, .75 cal flintlock muskets and steel bayonets. These Marines are 28mm metal pieces from Knuckleduster.

From the Shores of Tripoli

Heading for sea duty, a squad of US Marines prepares to board ship in the early adventurous days of the new 19th Century.

They might be heading to fight the pirates of Tripoli or assert America rights in the Quasi War with France.

Perhaps the will be heading to New Orleans to stave off the British in the War of 1812 in the latter days of the Napoleonic Wars. Where ever they head the action will be hot and their mettle will be tested as they strive to uphold the honor of the Corps.

These 28mm metal pieces from Knuckleduster are the latest of my on going USMC miniatures project. If you would like to see the other USMC units from various conflicts just click on USMC Miniatures at the bottom of this post.

From the Shores of Tripoli-WIP

US Marines from the American Napoleonic Wars Era (Barbary Pirates, Quasi-French War, War of 1812)are a Work in Progress with their black primer.

These are 28mm metal pieces from Knuckleduster's 1812 The American War.