1776: Fort Nassau

Just weeks after banding together, the Continental Marines successfully executed their first amphibious landing on a hostile shore. 
 
The British were storing large supplies of gunpowder at Fort Nassau in the Bahamas for use in battle against the thirteen colonies. Captain Samuel Nicholas and 234 Marines sailed with the Continental Navy on a mission to capture the supply.  
 
Within minutes of the Marines' arrival, the British troops surrendered. Capt Nicholas successfully acquired cannons and other military stores.  
 
The Marines' first challenge and success paved the way for greater operations to come.