The Barbary Pirates War was the reason. City states along Northern Africa had been pirating and charging ransoms on U.S. ships during the very beginning of the nation's history. The young US Navy was sent to defeat them and stop piracy.
The United States Marines
The USA Marines fought pirates in Tripoli, Libya. It was the site of a big battle. The Marines won.
Libya.
The United States Marines attacked the shores of Tripoli in 1805 during the First Barbary War. This conflict was fought between the United States and the Barbary States of North Africa, including Tripoli, which were demanding tribute payments for safe passage in the Mediterranean Sea.
The duration of To the Shores of Tripoli is 1.43 hours.
To the Shores of Tripoli was created on 1942-03-11.
"From the Halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli..." is the opening line of the Marines' Hymn. Montezuma became the leader of the Aztecs in 1502.
Libya.
In Libya.
Libya, Africa
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To the Shores of Tripoli - 1942 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:Atp Australia:PG Canada:PG (video rating) Sweden:Btl USA:Approved (certificate #7976)