Author: | Albertus W. Catlin | ISBN: | 9788822824936 |
Publisher: | Albertus W. Catlin | Publication: | July 27, 2016 |
Imprint: | Language: | English |
Author: | Albertus W. Catlin |
ISBN: | 9788822824936 |
Publisher: | Albertus W. Catlin |
Publication: | July 27, 2016 |
Imprint: | |
Language: | English |
The Battle of Belleau Wood (1–26 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 along with French and British forces against an assortment of German units including elements from the 237th, 10th, 197th, 87th, and 28th divisions. The battle has become a key component of the lore of the United States Marine Corps.
The Battle of Belleau Wood (1–26 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 along with French and British forces against an assortment of German units including elements from the 237th, 10th, 197th, 87th, and 28th divisions. The battle has become a key component of the lore of the United States Marine Corps.