The 1776 Marine Raid on the Bahamas | First Thursday Seminar with Charles P. Neimeyer

Описание: In early March 1776, Continental forces facing severe shortages of gunpowder and ammunition sailed to Nassau in the Bahamas to seize British military stores. Although the element of surprise was lost, American forces captured two forts and secured artillery and other materials before returning to New England.

In this First Thursday Seminar, Professor Charles P. Neimeyer, former Director and Chief of Marine Corps History and author of numerous works on American military history, examines the 1776 Marine raid on Nassau—widely recognized as the first amphibious landing conducted by American forces and the first combat operation involving the Continental Marines and Navy.

This seminar is part of the National Maritime Historical Society’s ongoing First Thursday series.

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0:00 Introduction
1:52 The Early War at Sea & Creation of the Continental Navy
5:40 Essek Hopkins and the First Naval Squadron
9:30 Formation of the Continental Marines (1775)
14:20 Original Mission: Chesapeake vs. Bahamas
18:45 Gunpowder Shortages & Strategic Importance of Nassau
22:10 The Landing at New Providence (March 3–4, 1776)
27:30 Capturing Fort Montagu and Fort Nassau
30:50 Raising the Grand Union Flag & John Paul Jones
33:40 Aftermath of the Raid & Military Stores Seized
36:20 The Battle of Block Island (HMS Glasgow Engagement)
38:40 The Fall of Essek Hopkins & Congressional Investigation
41:45 Q&A Begins