The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777

Next Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. ET! Join us for an author’s talk featuring Maj. Gen. Jason Bohm of the United States Marine Corps discussing his recent book, Washington’s Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777, published by Savas Beatie, LLC.

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. Drawing on his research in primary sources as well as his own military knowledge and experiences, Major General Bohm discusses 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.

This author’s talk will be held in-person at Anderson House and last approximately 45 minutes. Registration is requested and virtual options are available. A recording of this program will be made available at a later date. #oursociety #oursocietynational #oursocietymeadiagroup