💪Marines were deployed to Haiti during the Banana Wars
🤘A barfight involving Marines and a horse took place
🍻The legend of a Marine punching a horse and getting kicked back
💪Marines were deployed to Haiti during the Banana Wars
🤘A barfight involving Marines and a horse took place
🍻The legend of a Marine punching a horse and getting kicked back
What were the Banana Wars?
—The Banana Wars were a series of conflicts in Central America and the Caribbean in the early 20th century, in which the United States intervened to protect its interests in the region, particularly involving banana plantations.
Why were Marines deployed to Haiti?
—Marines were deployed to Haiti during the Banana Wars to protect American interests and support the political stability of the country.
What happened during the barfight?
—During the barfight, a Marine supposedly punched a horse, and in return, the horse kicked him back.
Is the legend of the Marine punching a horse true?
—The legend of the Marine punching a horse and getting kicked back is a well-known story among Marines, although its authenticity is debated.
What other notable events happened during the Banana Wars?
—The Banana Wars involved various conflicts and interventions in countries such as Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. These conflicts were influenced by territorial disputes, political instability, and economic interests.
13:27Marines were deployed to Haiti during the Banana Wars
13:29The most Marine story involves a barfight during the Banana Wars in Haiti
13:31A legend says a Marine punched a horse and got kicked back
