Posted on 01/21/2011 6:03:20 AM PST by nuconvert
The ancient Athenians had marines on their boats. Probably some even earlier than them had marines.
Good point.
The South Koreans are on to something. They could do this for other countries.....for a price.
It would be great if a coalition could be formed and then send them on the offensive against the pirates.
Really? No argument that White Horse was the safest area (ROK controlled) in Nam - but allied troops "uneasy"? Not my experience. Nam - 66 - 70.
Should of read on “In one of the most controversial rescues, Russian marines freed 23 crew barricaded on board a Russian tanker, the Moscow University. The pirates were later found dead and adrift in a small boat.”
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