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Royal Marines and allied forces defeated US marines during a five day simulation called Green Dagger. The US asked for a reset halfway through and the Royal Marines went on to control two thirds of the battlefield.

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Fun Fact: Royal Marines and allied forces defeated US marines during a five day simulation called Green Dagger. The US asked for a reset halfway through and the Royal Marines went on to control two thirds of the battlefield.

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