The whole bit about the marines was to wind up any gung ho fools. Too many people out there think that 'sending in the marines' is a solution for most of the US problems. It isn't, and more to the point its doomed to failure. You keep mentioning history but find me ONE example of a modern, professional army ever defeating a guerilla army. You won't find one because there isn't one! Amerikkka should have learned THAT lesson in Vietnam! Take 2!!