Libyan forces' battle for eastern city Derna in final stages: spokesman. 04 May 2018 | Posted by Member 30091762. 3 Min Read. 18 May 2018 10:11 GMT The latest battle in the two-year war for control of a besieged city in eastern Libya has killed at least six fighters, another 14 were wounded in Derna. (Marines) ... Machine explains the history of the inspiration of the line of the Marines hymn "to the shores of Tripoli," during the Battle of Derna. June 11, 2018 / 1:20 PM / 2 years ago.