Texas Marines
Former branch of the Republic of Texas Military (1836–1844) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Texas Marines, officially the Marine Corps of the Republic of Texas, were the marines of the Texas Navy tasked with amphibious warfare, enforcing discipline aboard ships, naval boarding, providing security at naval base or shore stations, raiding, reconnaissance, screening, and shooting long range targets with a musket or rifle by sharpshooter. It was officially established on January 14, 1836 and modeled after the United States Marines Corps.[1]
Quick Facts Texas Marines Marines Corps of the Republic of Texas, Active ...
Texas Marines Marines Corps of the Republic of Texas | |
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Active | 14 Jan 1836—24 Feb 1844 |
Country | Republic of Texas |
Allegiance | Consultation of the Republic of Texas Constitution of the Republic of Texas |
Type | Marines |
Role | Amphibious warfare Desert warfare Force protection Law enforcement Naval boarding Raiding Reconnaissance Screening Skirmisher Tracking |
Size | 350 |
Part of | Texas Military Department |
Engagements | Texas Revolution
General Service Yucatan campaign |
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