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What did General Pershing say about the Marines after the Battle of Belleau Wood?
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"The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle."
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Who was Major Burton Sibley?
He commanded a battalion of Marines at the Battle of Belleau Wood
In what battle did the Marines earn their nickname?
They became known as the Devil Dogs in the Battle of Belleau Wood during Wprld War One.
Were the marines in World War 1?
Yes the Marine Corps was in WWI, Look up the Battle of Belleau Wood and who Gunnery Sergeant Dan Daly was.
What war did the enemy call the marine corps devil dogs?
In World War I, during the battle of Belleau Wood in France, the Marines were named 'Teufel Hunden' by their German aggressors. There remains some dispute to the factuality of the story, but this remains the general folklore passed on in the Corps.
What did German soldiers call US Marines for their fighting spirit?
You're referring to the name given to US Marines by German soldiers as a result of the fierce fighting during the Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918. It is told that the Germans began calling Marines "Teufelshunde" (pronounced toy-fels-hoon-duh), but often misspelled (and mispronounced) as Teufelhunden, Teufel Hunden, Tuefelhunde, or some variant. The correct "Teufelshunde" litterally translates to "Devil Dogs" referencing the hounds of hell in Bavarian legend. It should be noted that this battle was a, if not the, key turning point in the war. Look up Belleau Wood on the internet and see how close the Germans were to Paris. The battle was so significant that the French renamed Belleau Wood the Wood of the Marine Brigade after the war in honor of the Marines who fought and died there for France's freedom.
Who directed the German defense at Belleau Wood?
General Erich Ludendorff lead the German defense at Belleau Wood. The battle took place between June 1 and June 26, 1918.
When did the battle of belleau wood end?
in the fall of 1918.
What is the battle of Belleau Wood?
Belleau Wood's is an area in France where US Military Forces engaged German forces during WW1
What was the Battle of Belleau Wood?
The Battle of Belleau Wood (1 June 1918 - 26 June 1918) occurred during the German 1918 Spring Offensive in World War I, near the Marne River in France. The battle was fought between the U.S. Second (under the command of Major General Omar Bundy) and Third Divisions and an assortment of German units including elements from the 237th, 10th, 197th, 87th, and 28th Divisions. Sources: Wikipedia
What did the US Marines do at Belleau Wood?
The Marine Brigade expelled five German Army Divisions from the woods. They captured 1,600 Germans at a very high cost. A total of 1,811 Marines and supporting Army troops were killed in the Battle.
Were there Marines in the battle at Harper's Ferry?
No. Harper's Ferry was a land battle. Marines at that time were exclusively deployed by the Navy.
What did the effect of The Battle of Belleau Wood have on World War 1?
nothing rely besides the Germans losing the war
