There was a saying I heard once, I think it was a Marine who said it but I don't honestly remember, that said "The US Marine Corps was founded in Tun Tavern, but born on the Barbary Coast."
While being stationed in Southern CA as a Marine I was an active member of the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronisms, aka medieval fighting). I got promoted to Cpl and became an NCO and used my uniform ration that year (an a little bit more) to put on my Blood Stripe and to get my sword. Knowing my hobbies, my Gunny and Captain reminded me (completely unnecessarily) that it was a ceremonial blade and not something to swing in anything resembling real use. Like I was going to ruin something that expensive. 20 years later, I still have it; stored with my 2 live steel arming blades.
@@stevefromwork6136 I would not call it an OP weapon. It suits the requirements of the time period extremely well. I prefer either an arming or long sword myself, but the marine NCO sword was of a time of lighter blades and no protective gear/armor- they are fighting on ship. You don't have to account for plate harness or mail. The heavy lancers of the Napoleonic Wars (the last armored unit I know of), were a thing of the past by that point and never been a thing in the US. I would prefer my NCO blade to be a slightly shorter blade than standard issue for better maneuverability (regs say to your ankle while arm is at your side),. however, I'm 6'4" so I compensate for the loss of blade length with arm reach. I have never swung it - even in practice, so I couldn't even tell you if it felt balanced in my hand. I would be willing to try a few drill swings, but I do not have access to it atm. I hope that answers your question. o7 very
I think the reason that Marines have their own swords is to make it fair when they breach a door, they go in with swords drawn rather than their Brunelli M4 assault shotguns.
I like how Morocco was the only pirate nation that probably understood the kind of people they'd be facing if they continued to raid american ships, instead creating a peace treaty... then we see what started happening to their barbary pirate kin who are now essentially gone because they weren't afraid of an infant nation that managed to defeat one of the most powerful empires - I think - at the time as nothing but farmers with muskets and probably most not even having actual military training at first. I'm sorry, but who in their right mind looks at a nation in its infancy, one that beat one of the big daddy empires, and thinks to themselves "yeah, we're not afraid of that."? I get it, we didn't have a proper navy that early... but did they honestly believe americans wouldn't think about building one to fight back?
The reason the British were so buddy-buddy with the Barbary States during the war of 1812 instead of using their giant navy to blow them up is because the British were at war with Napoleon. Britain was blockading French ports with their giant Royal Navy, however there was one problem. Huge fleets with thousands of sailors need lots of stuff constantly: food, fresh water, rope, sailcloth, nails, gunpowder, you name it. And Napoleon controlled about half the coastline in the Western Mediterranean (Italy, France, Spain). The other half belonged to the Barbary States. So the British pretty much had to play nice with the pirate nations, otherwise there were no ports willing to supply them for hundreds of miles.
Can't blame him not gonna lie. The military has always been a mixed bag and that bag gets alot worse when you actually have to go to war. I decided not to join after seeing some of the ways the government treats it's soldiers. Didn't seem like worth the trouble to me, respect to those who tolerate that bullshit and proceed to do one of the hardest jobs in the world though.
To be fair to John Adams he did need to keep the ships around as the US was on the edge of being at war with france and he had to be ready in case that actually happened.
As another USMC Veteran, I too thoroughly enjoy 'TFE' and his hilarious oration/presentation technique! Not only does he share/teach people about events/history many may NEVER have even heard about, his humor makes it 'Fun!' Semper Fi my good Man, and to ALL my fellow Jarheads!
@@ryannelson3220 My condolences as a Swede. Sadly it just went from -15 Celsius to -4 Celsius so the cold shouldn’t kill you. Which city if I may ask? I’m currently living in Stockholm having recently moved here 4 months ago to study political science and history.
You have your sword, I have one that was given to my grandmother from a ww2 pacific theater veteran - a Japanese NCO sword. I've got a bayonet from WW1 which was given to me by a Korean war vet. I've got things from Nam from my dad. WW1 from my great grandfather. I wish I could have served, instead I've become the family historian.
I'd really like to do reactions to all of his marine related videos. In particular, the Marines review, the Marine tactics, OODA loops, and doc. You could also do the toys for tots, and I forget the title, but it's about the military during Christmas since it's that time of year.
Just so you know, Navy enlisted have a sword as well. It becomes a part of the uniform at the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E-7). You all definitely are the only branch that gets them the whole time. Don’t forget the Cutlass! Also love your reactions to Fat Electrician!
the second ass kicking that the world had to learn the hard way. DO NOT FUCK WITH THE USMC OR THOMAS "FATHER OF THE NATION" JEFFERSON one of the first MARINES.
Really quite amazing just everything that had come out of the whole thing. President being able to call upon the Marine corps, the Marine corps being a special ops unit, formation of our entire navy, the treaty of friendship with Morocco, the precedent of overthrowing governments with strange bedfellows alliances. And sadly, the Somalis still have yet to learn the lesson…
Due to inflation the 225,000 US Dollars that was demanded by the Pirates in 1801 had the same purchasing power in 1801 that having 5,533,440.94 in todays US Dollars has today. That means the price increase ie cost of things since 1801 has gone up 2,359.31%
I call this the time America neutered global piracy.
Without anesthesia! 😂
Not neutered, euthanized. Britain had neutered piracy back when the HMS Swallow took Bartholomew Roberts’ head.
It's funny how Iran is sponsoring the houthis to do the dirty work but didn't tell them to leave our boats alone.
There was a saying I heard once, I think it was a Marine who said it but I don't honestly remember, that said "The US Marine Corps was founded in Tun Tavern, but born on the Barbary Coast."
eh...
No, not really.
First there was the conflict vs England. But yeah, the 'Barbary War' was America and the Marine's first overseas engagement!
:-)
While being stationed in Southern CA as a Marine I was an active member of the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronisms, aka medieval fighting). I got promoted to Cpl and became an NCO and used my uniform ration that year (an a little bit more) to put on my Blood Stripe and to get my sword. Knowing my hobbies, my Gunny and Captain reminded me (completely unnecessarily) that it was a ceremonial blade and not something to swing in anything resembling real use. Like I was going to ruin something that expensive. 20 years later, I still have it; stored with my 2 live steel arming blades.
Yes! That's Awesome!!
❤
In your professional opinion how op of a weapon is it?
@@stevefromwork6136 I would not call it an OP weapon. It suits the requirements of the time period extremely well. I prefer either an arming or long sword myself, but the marine NCO sword was of a time of lighter blades and no protective gear/armor- they are fighting on ship. You don't have to account for plate harness or mail. The heavy lancers of the Napoleonic Wars (the last armored unit I know of), were a thing of the past by that point and never been a thing in the US. I would prefer my NCO blade to be a slightly shorter blade than standard issue for better maneuverability (regs say to your ankle while arm is at your side),. however, I'm 6'4" so I compensate for the loss of blade length with arm reach. I have never swung it - even in practice, so I couldn't even tell you if it felt balanced in my hand. I would be willing to try a few drill swings, but I do not have access to it atm. I hope that answers your question. o7 very
I think the reason that Marines have their own swords is to make it fair when they breach a door, they go in with swords drawn rather than their Brunelli M4 assault shotguns.
I like how Morocco was the only pirate nation that probably understood the kind of people they'd be facing if they continued to raid american ships, instead creating a peace treaty... then we see what started happening to their barbary pirate kin who are now essentially gone because they weren't afraid of an infant nation that managed to defeat one of the most powerful empires - I think - at the time as nothing but farmers with muskets and probably most not even having actual military training at first. I'm sorry, but who in their right mind looks at a nation in its infancy, one that beat one of the big daddy empires, and thinks to themselves "yeah, we're not afraid of that."? I get it, we didn't have a proper navy that early... but did they honestly believe americans wouldn't think about building one to fight back?
Thugs aren’t generally known for intelligence.
@@jimreilly917greed can lower intelligence just as often as it can heighten cunning
The origin story of why you never mess with the Enterprise.
The reason the British were so buddy-buddy with the Barbary States during the war of 1812 instead of using their giant navy to blow them up is because the British were at war with Napoleon. Britain was blockading French ports with their giant Royal Navy, however there was one problem. Huge fleets with thousands of sailors need lots of stuff constantly: food, fresh water, rope, sailcloth, nails, gunpowder, you name it. And Napoleon controlled about half the coastline in the Western Mediterranean (Italy, France, Spain). The other half belonged to the Barbary States. So the British pretty much had to play nice with the pirate nations, otherwise there were no ports willing to supply them for hundreds of miles.
Ah. I suppose that does track.
Also if they are not raiding British ships they are damaging French trade helping the British keep the blockade going.
@americanslearn ... thank you for your service.... my dad served in Nam and made me promise not to serve cause what he saw.... may he R.I.P.... 2007
Can't blame him not gonna lie.
The military has always been a mixed bag and that bag gets alot worse when you actually have to go to war.
I decided not to join after seeing some of the ways the government treats it's soldiers.
Didn't seem like worth the trouble to me, respect to those who tolerate that bullshit and proceed to do one of the hardest jobs in the world though.
Former 0861 here, semper fi, love your vids, keep em coming brother. Hope everyones winter season is going well.
The speech in Independence Day has got to be one of the top 3 best motivational speeches ever in a movie
"We get it, you're a Marine!" lol. Thanks man, I enjoy your content.
To be fair to John Adams he did need to keep the ships around as the US was on the edge of being at war with france and he had to be ready in case that actually happened.
As another USMC Veteran, I too thoroughly enjoy 'TFE' and his hilarious oration/presentation technique! Not only does he share/teach people about events/history many may NEVER have even heard about, his humor makes it 'Fun!'
Semper Fi my good Man, and to ALL my fellow Jarheads!
I think Kit would get a laugh out of Seamus Kennedy's "Armed Services Tribute/Drunken Sailor" ;-)
Semper Fi! My son was a Marine Scout sniper. I was in the Navy on a boomer sub during the cold war
Fun fact Sweden was involved in one of these wars and sent their own fleet to help the US destroy the damn pirate filth.
fun fact... i will be in Sweden in a weeks time
@@ryannelson3220 My condolences as a Swede. Sadly it just went from -15 Celsius to -4 Celsius so the cold shouldn’t kill you.
Which city if I may ask? I’m currently living in Stockholm having recently moved here 4 months ago to study political science and history.
Swedes and the Dutch have some special dispensation in MURICA.
@@TheMyrmo we have all kinds of peeps here, so cant say whos fam went thru what
Yay Sweden! And thanks
You have your sword, I have one that was given to my grandmother from a ww2 pacific theater veteran - a Japanese NCO sword. I've got a bayonet from WW1 which was given to me by a Korean war vet. I've got things from Nam from my dad. WW1 from my great grandfather. I wish I could have served, instead I've become the family historian.
I'd really like to do reactions to all of his marine related videos. In particular, the Marines review, the Marine tactics, OODA loops, and doc. You could also do the toys for tots, and I forget the title, but it's about the military during Christmas since it's that time of year.
This was drilled into my head ad nauseam as a child!
FE is fantastic. Great reaction. Pray for two nephews…one is USN on a carrier. One is USMC with combat engineers. Semper Fi.
Ooh-fucking-RAH! Get some!
I was in the cavalry and we get spurs and hat.🤠 Not sure if we have a sword. Very cool 🇺🇲
How are you in the Calvary and not getting a Calvary saber? 😂
The Navy enlisted carry the cutlass. ⚓️🐐
Semper Fi, Marines!
Yemen wants to learn the hard way.....
Technically the Houthi Rebels in Yemen, so not the central, recognized government.
Semper Fi, Leatherneck! OORAH!!!
I believe we are still friends or on friendly relations with Morocco.
Went to bootcamp at MCRD in 17/7/80. Semper Fi brother!
Army has an NCO and Officer sword.
Thank you for your service
A good follow-up to this video: Boatlift (9/11) narrated by Tom Hanks.
Just so you know, Navy enlisted have a sword as well. It becomes a part of the uniform at the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E-7). You all definitely are the only branch that gets them the whole time. Don’t forget the Cutlass! Also love your reactions to Fat Electrician!
Thank you for your service.
the second ass kicking that the world had to learn the hard way. DO NOT FUCK WITH THE USMC OR THOMAS "FATHER OF THE NATION" JEFFERSON one of the first MARINES.
❤🇺🇸❤️ thank you ❤️🇺🇸❤️
Semper Fidelis Brother, oorah
gotta love that AD intro by the fat man..... lmao... love this dude and his vids.... great person
Actually, my Leather-necked friend, there is an Army NCO Sword. Either way, I enjoyed your reaction.
The increased purchase of goats was taken as a sign that the USA was going to enter WW2.
Really quite amazing just everything that had come out of the whole thing. President being able to call upon the Marine corps, the Marine corps being a special ops unit, formation of our entire navy, the treaty of friendship with Morocco, the precedent of overthrowing governments with strange bedfellows alliances.
And sadly, the Somalis still have yet to learn the lesson…
21:42 They were part of the Ottoman Empire, I'm sure they had some of those Turkish-style bathhouses around 🤣
Don't f*ck with our boats, the origin.
All i can say is oo-fucking rah😂
'Man free my boy Philly, he aint do nothin'
The Americans probably
Devil Dog!!!!!!
My darling Sicilian husband would agree
Im curious, someone on youtube said the marine core was the special forces arm of the navy. Would that be true?
Due to inflation the 225,000 US Dollars that was demanded by the Pirates in 1801 had the same purchasing power in 1801 that having 5,533,440.94 in todays US Dollars has today. That means the price increase ie cost of things since 1801 has gone up 2,359.31%
Did you read the responses on the recent Eastory reaction?
Is it disrespectful for a civilian to ask to see or hold a marine’s sword?
Well shit . Semper fi devil dog.