Sorry About the Misquote, but It's True!
Royal Navy
In 1914, heavy fighting took place around Antwerp, and naval forces played a significant part in the fighting.
We have already produced the French Fusiliers Marines who fought hard, with limited support, and effectively held the German advance to the south of Antwerp, and gave the British time to concentrate at Ypres after the Battles of The Marne and the Aisne.
Royal Marines
The British landed a naval force together with the fledgling 4th Div at Zebrugge to reinforce the hard-pressed Belgian Army which, vastly outnumbered, was doing a magnificent job in delaying the German army. This force was composed of Royal Naval personnel, as well as contingents of Royal Marines from the Fleet – the Royal Marine Light Infantry. The RN were in their seagoing rig and the RMLI were in their shipboard blues. The naval forces were well supported by the RNAS workshops, including armored cars and lorries and a few SPG, too!
Seebataillon
On the German side, manpower was just as much of a problem. They had Seebataillons, which were brought up to strength with sailors from the High Seas Fleet – still in their uniforms as sailors.
So, bring a bit of color to your hordes of khaki and field grey!
Fusiliers-Marins
Oh – and by the way, we also have naval artillery crews for both British and Germans.
