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First Barbary War: United States Marines captured Derne under the command of First Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon.
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First Barbary War
War between United States and the Barbary states, 1801–1805
The First Barbary War (1801–1805), also known as the Tripolitan War and the Barbary Coast War, was a conflict during the 1801–1815 Barbary Wars, in which the United States fought against Ottoman Tripolitania. Tripolitania had declared war against the United States over disputes…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
United States Marine Corps
Amphibious and maritime land service branch of the U.S. military
The United States Marine Corps (USMC), also referred to as the United States Marines or simply the Marines, is the maritime land force service branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations through…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Battle of Derna (1805)
Part of the First Barbary War
The Battle of Derna at Derna, Cyrenaica, was a military engagement in April–May 1805 of a mercenary army recruited and led by United States Marines under the command of U.S. Army Lieutenant William Eaton, diplomatic Consul to Tripoli, and U.S. Marine Corps First Lieutenant…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Derna, Libya
Port city in Derna District, Libya
Derna is a port city in eastern Libya. With a population of around 90,000, Derna was once the seat of one of the wealthiest provinces among the Barbary States. The city is now the administrative capital of Derna District, which covers a much smaller area than the old province.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
First lieutenant
Military rank
First lieutenant is a commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces; in some forces, it is an appointment.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Presley O'Bannon
18/19th-century United States Marine Corps officer
Presley O'Bannon was a first lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, famous for his exploits in the First Barbary War (1801–1805). In recognition of his bravery, he was presented a sword for his part in attempting to restore Prince Hamet Karamanli to his throne as the Bey…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)