A branch of a country's
navy which fights on land. Often designated a corps, not a service. Marines are naval infantry, specialising in fighting at sea on ships, forward deployment, naval security and amphibious assault.
Originated from the fact that it was an act of war for a country to send its army into another country but not to send its navy.
Note that some countries do not differentiate branches of their armed forces, as [Israeli Defense Force]?, [Canadian Armed Forces]?.
See also
- British [Royal Marines]? - (established 1664)
- United States Marine Corps - (established November 10, 1775 in Philadelphia)
- [Republic of Korea Marine Corps]?
- [French Marines]?
- [Russian Marines]?
- [Dutch Royal Marines]?
- Norwegian
- Royal Thai Marine Corps
Name of the German navy. (see Wehrmacht)
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