What is Royal Marines?
{{Infobox military unit | unit_name = Corps of Royal Marines | image = [[File:RoyalMarineBadge.svg]] | caption = Cap Badge of the Royal Marines | dates = 1664- | country = [[United Kingdom]] | branch = Naval Service | type = [[Marine|Marines]] | role = Amphibious operations<ref>https://www.forces.net/services/royal-marines/know-your-navy-royal-marines</ref> | motto = Per Mare, Per Terram (By Sea, By Land)<ref> https://www.royal.uk/his-majesty-king-announced-captain-general-royal-marines-358th-anniversary-corps#:~:text=The%20motto%20of%20the%20Royal,Latin%2C%20reflecting%20their%20amphibious%20expertise.</ref> | commander1 = [[General]] Gwyn Jenkins<ref>https://www.forces.net/services/royal-marines/major-general-gwyn-jenkins-named-new-commandant-general</ref> | commander1_label = Commandant General }} The '''Royal Marines''' are a group of soldiers in the United Kingdom that are deployed from sea to the land. Marines are specially trained in operating from [[landing craft]], boarding ships at sea, and attacking a wide range of enemies.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royal Marines|url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/royal-marines}}</ref> == History == The first British Marine unit was formed in 1664 after [[Charles II of England|King Charles II]] ordered a [[regiment]] of soldiers trained to operate at sea to be raised. They were called the Admiral’s Regiment. Marines were important due to the expansion of the [[British Empire]]. By 1740, 10 sea service regiments were active however regiments often only lasted short amounts of time because they were raised when they were necessary to serve during wars. As well as boarding ships, Marines would be tasked to attack enemy coastal positions. In 1746 the 10 Marine regiments were brought together to form a corps and were placed under command of the Admiralty. After taking part in many battles on land and at sea, such as the [[Battle of Trafalgar]], the Marines were awarded the “Royal” title by [[George III|King George III]], so they are now called