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When was the Marine Corps established?
November 10, 1775
What battle is associated with Mount Suribachi?
Battle of Iwo Jima
Who was a 5 navy cross recipient?
Lt Gen Chesty Puller
Belleau Wood was fought in what country?
France
What nickname is associated with Marines at Belleau Wood?
Devil Dogs
When was Pearly Harbor attacked?
December 7, 1941
What 1950 battle involved Marines fighting Chinese Communist forces in extreme cold?
Chosin Reservoir
Who was a 2-time Medal of Honor recipient associated with Belleau Wood?
Sgt Major Dan Daly
Chosin Reservoir occurred during what war?
Korean War
The bloodiest battle in Marine Corps History, with over 23,300 casualties
Battle of Iwo Jima
When was the battle of Chapultapec?
September 13, 1847
Operation Vigilant Resolve was the name for what battle?
First Battle of Fallujah
Who signaled for fire support while exposed to enemy fire at Cuzco Well (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)?
Sgt Major John Quick
During which battle did Robert E. Bush hold plasma while firing his weapon?
Battle of Okinawa
What famous phrase from the Marines’ Hymn is associated with the Battle of Derna?
“To the Shores of Tripoli”
When did Operation Iraqi Freedom begin?
March 20, 2003
Which battle was described as “one of the greatest battles in history” and helped stop the German offensive threatening Paris?
Battle of Belleau Wood
Which Corpsman continued treating Marines despite being wounded himself in Vietnam?
Petty Officer Robert R Ingram
What happened to the majority of the gunpowder and weapons the Marines hoped to capture during the Battle of Nassau?
They had already been loaded aboard ships bound for St. Augustine.
How many Navy Crosses was Chesty Puller awarded?
5 navy crosses
When did Operation Enduring Freedom begin?
October 7, 2001
What operation is also known as Operation Khanjar?
Operation Strike of the Sword
Which Corpsman received the Medal of Honor for actions during Okinawa while treating a wounded Marine officer?
Hospital Apprentice First Class Robert E Bush
What was the First Battle of Fallujah described as in your book?
An unsuccessful attempt by the U.S. military to capture Fallujah in April 2004.
What was the strategic result of capturing Chapultepec Castle?
It opened the way to Mexico City