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Who was Major Burton Sibley?
He commanded a battalion of Marines at the Battle of Belleau Wood
What did General Pershing say about the Marines after the Battle of Belleau Wood?
"The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle."
When did the US Marines get the name 'Devil Dog'?
Supposedly a term used by Germans when describing the fighting spirit of the Marines they battled at Belleau Wood, France in June of 1918 during WWI. However this is the history taught by the Marines and may be nothing more than a legend.
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 are the release dates for Belleau Wood - 2006?
Belleau Wood - 2006 was released on: USA: April 2006
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.
What is the battle of Belleau Wood?
Belleau Wood's is an area in France where US Military Forces engaged German forces during WW1
When did the battle of belleau wood end?
in the fall of 1918.
Did Hans otto bischoff direct the German at belleau Wood?
Yes.
Who was Hans Otto Bischoff?
He directed the German defense at Belleau Wood.
What are members of each branch of the military called?
It depends on their branch of service. Army = soldiers, Navy = sailors, Coast Guard = Coasties, and Marines = Marines. There is no expression for the Air Force. The tradition-heavy Marines also call themselves "Leathernecks" and "Devildogs," which refers back to their Revolutionary War roots and their famous WW1 victory against the Germans at Belleau Wood
