Answers below.
6. The USMC had a relatively minor role in the war. Where did they mostly serve?
7. However, they were involved as a unit in one battle. What battle?
8. What action attempted by US Marines on 8 September 1863 led to a stinging defeat?
9. In their biggest action, some 400 Marines were involved in an assault on a fort on 15 January 1865. What was the name of that fort?
10. How many Marines received a Medal of Honor for this last action?
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ANSWERS
6. Blockade duty on various ships.
7. First Battle of Bull Run (Where they ran as did most every Union soldier.)
8. Attack on Fort Sumter
9. Fort Fisher
10. Five. A total of 17 Marines received Medals of Honor in the war.
--Old B-Runner
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