Royal Dutch Marines

[Anonymous]

"Zo Wijd de Wereld" "As Far as the World Extends" Royal Dutch Marines motto.[/b]

 

[SHERMAN]

Not to insult but...

Why the heck do the dutch need Marines?terror attack on windmill?

 

[Dutch Marine]

Re: Not to insult but...who the heck are you to say so......

Who the heck are you to say so...ever met a real Marine Sarge??...

 

[Dutch Marine]

The best quote ever Jim, good to meet you here! Dutch Marine QPO/SF Bro. Welcome home.

 

[SHERMAN]

hey im just saying

I dont doubt the exellence of your core, but its not exactly a enemy infested country(unless you cout for tourists), what sort of missins do they train you for?when was your last deployment?

 

[Redleg]

Hi there Dutch Marine, and welcom aboard the Forum..

this is starting to get a bit fftopic: , there's no need for none of you to become rude.
You can continue this discussion in a civilized matter, or I will close this topic...

 

[diplomatic_means]

Uh Oh redleg's pulling rank :lol:

 

[Redleg]

Uh Oh redleg's pulling rank :lol:

Always! 8)

 

[SHERMAN]

Apology.

I am sorrry if i offended anyone, but i would really like to know the ansawers to those questions...

 

[diplomatic_means]

Oh If i remember right that was the national motto of Portugal until Columbus discovered America.

 

[USMCdevilpup]

i want to know the answers too.

 

[Warhead]

i'm now in iraq with the dutch forces

 

[Global_Hawk]

Why do we need marines?


Provide Comfort (Iraq, 1991);
UNTAC (Cambodia, 1992-1993);
UNMIH (Haiti, 1995-1996);
SFOR/Deliberate Force (Bosnia, 1995);
AFOR/Allied Harbour (Albania, 1999);
UNMEE (Ethiopia/Eritrea, 2000-2001);
SFOR/STRATRES (Bosnia, 2002);
SFIR (Iraq, 2003-2004).

That and we have parts of the kingdom that are in far away places.
Also alot of Dutch interest in far away places..

:rambo:

 

[Matthijs]

Re: hey im just saying

I dont doubt the exellence of your core, but its not exactly a enemy infested country(unless you cout for tourists), what sort of missins do they train you for?when was your last deployment?

That's exactly the point of a marine force: expeditions, fighting abroad...

During the 17th century, the Netherlands were one of the most influencial and richest seafaring countries. This is called the Golden Age. The Dutch colonial empire was rivaled only by the English in size and economy.

The marine corps was founded by admiral Michiel de Ruyter, to fight off the English and Spanish troops. Alas for The Netherlands, the 2nd English-Dutch war was lost, and the Dutch lost their sea power at sea and thus trade their income. Still, the Dutch had colonies which had to be protected. Marines are still stationed today on Curacau, Bonaire, and St. Maarten (St. Martin).

 

[AFSteliga]

I like that motto.

 

[Matthijs]

I like that motto.

It's actually in Latin:
"Qua Patet Orbis"

Still, I like the credo from my "own" regiment best:
"Eripendo Victorea Prosum" - By snatching away (from death), I contribute to victory. Credo of the medical regiment.

 

[Mickalos]

"Zo Wijd de Wereld" "As Far as the World Extends" Royal Dutch Marines motto.[/b]

Must say I prefer that one to the royal marines Motto, "per mare per terram". latin for "by sea, by land". Although i do think our berets are a tad snazzier :lol:

 

[silent driller]

Semper Fidelis is the US Marines motto(Always Faithful).

...But then you guys all know this, right?