One hundred and eighteen years before Communist divisions invaded the Republic of Korea, Karl von Clausewitz wrote, "A swift and vigorous transition to attack the flashing sword of vengeance is the most brilliant point of the defensive
They have been fighting since 1775, when they were organized in a Philadelphia tavern to help George Washington win our forefathers long war for freedom against King George III. Having achieved this aim, the Marines (as well as the Army and Navy) were disbanded.