by Anonymous September 15, 2003
The Amphibious Fighting Force of the United Kingdom.
Created in 1664 now amongst the top two Regiments of the United Kingdom (the other being its rival the Parachute Regiment). Far superior to the US Marine Corps, in that they are Commandos, having completed 32 Weeks of basic training, with a 30 Mile Speed march in 8 Hours (7 Hours for Officers) and other tests of physical endurance.
They come under the command of the Royal Navy, and have in their history been rewarded with 10 Victoria Crosses.
Created in 1664 now amongst the top two Regiments of the United Kingdom (the other being its rival the Parachute Regiment). Far superior to the US Marine Corps, in that they are Commandos, having completed 32 Weeks of basic training, with a 30 Mile Speed march in 8 Hours (7 Hours for Officers) and other tests of physical endurance.
They come under the command of the Royal Navy, and have in their history been rewarded with 10 Victoria Crosses.
Nicolaivich got the definition of the Royal Marines quite wrong.
The Royal Marines were originally called the Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot.
The Royal Marines were originally called the Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot.
by The British Officer May 09, 2007
The United Kingdom's special fighting force, equal to the United States Marine Corps. Although they were originally founded during a monarchy, hence the name, the Royal Marines are now under control of the United Kingdom's parliament.
by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004
An elite British commando unit trained in amphibious assault operations as well as land warfare. NOT comparable to the US Marines, which are not trained nearly as extensively.
by anamerican January 27, 2008
Cadet Corporal Gray of the Royal Marines Cadets smelt stinky, he stormed the beach then laid down and began to lick the sand.
by Not Ryham October 07, 2014
1977- South Moluccan revolutionaries storm a school and a train almost simultaneously, which were both held up for around 3 weeks. The Royal Dutch Marines came in and crushed them, losing only 2 hostages.
by StatenIslander January 04, 2008