The United States Marines owe their heritage to the British Royal Marines.  Known for their courage under fire, the Royal Marines are one of the premier fighting forces in the world.  With years of experience, they have perfected warfare to a science. 

These photos are an example of how impressively they earn their daily ration of rum.

~ God Save the Queen ~ 

Calling for artillery fire, these Marines are in the thick of things

Notice the uniforms and weapons of British and United States forces as they patrol a forest as part of a joint allied operation.

There aren't any deserts in the British Isles, so these Royal Marines must be in the middle east.

Demonstrating the art of camouflage and concealment in the field

Royal Marines plan an operation, using maps and a scale model of their plan of attack

Living up to their amphibious heritage, Royal Marines don't let water stand in the way of accomplishing their mission.

Withstanding fire, these Marines maintain the discipline that make the Royal Marines a force to be reckoned with. Especially in the heat of battle.

These Marines maintain a rear guard presence, protecting their forward troops as they assault their objective.

Members of the Royal Marine Peace Keeping Force in Afghanistan