2007-11-19 04:11:54 · 7 answers · asked by Punit D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Since England existed before the U.S., the English had them before Americans.
Among the earliest forces called marines were formed by Spain and Argentina in the 16th century. The Royal Marines trace their history to 1664, but they officially became part of the Royal Navy in 1755.
Americans formed their marine corps in 1775 as the Continental Marines.
2007-11-19 04:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by LonHolder 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
British
2007-11-19 05:31:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first British marines were formed about 100 year before the United States came into existence.
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2007-11-19 04:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Royal Marines existed before the United States Marine Corps.
There were Royal Marines at the Battle of Bunker Hill and a Royal Marine officer (Major Pitcairn) ordered the Minutemen to disperse at Lexington.
2007-11-19 05:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't the Philistines technically be one of the first groups of marines? They were called "The Sea People" and attacked Egypt by sea. The American marines are based on the British marines.
2007-11-19 05:11:32 · answer #5 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The British around the time of Henry VIII.America had not really been settled by Britain then.
2007-11-19 06:45:05 · answer #6 · answered by shane c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Brits.
2007-11-19 04:21:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋