To the Shores of Tripoli (Part 3)

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This episode gets into Eaton’s plan to attack Derne and restore the rightful heir to the throne. We’ll talk about the march from Alexandria to Derne and discuss the first wave of the battles. The Marines shine during this battle and it’s clear why the words “To the Shores of Tripoli” are memorialized in the Marines Hymn.

The American Congress to Edward Preble, a valiant officer.

The American Congress to Edward Preble, a valiant officer.

To the vindicator of American commerce. Representing the bombardment, by the American fleet in the foreground, of the forts and town of Tripoli in the background. The American vessels are drawn up in line, and several boats manned are seen in the w…

To the vindicator of American commerce. Representing the bombardment, by the American fleet in the foreground, of the forts and town of Tripoli in the background. The American vessels are drawn up in line, and several boats manned are seen in the water casting off to the attack of the enemy's shipping and batteries.


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