Royal Marine Forces
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There never was an appeal made to them for honour, courage, or loyalty that they did not more than realise my highest expectations. If ever the hour of real danger should come to England the Marines will be found the country's sheet-anchor.
—Earl St. Vincent
Royal Marine Forces was the official term applied to the two corps of Marines in the British Naval Service, consisting of the Royal Marine Light Infantry and the Royal Marine Artillery.