The Devil Dogs At Belleau Wood

Author : Dick Camp
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781610600309

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The Devil Dogs at Belleau Wood by Dick Camp Pdf

Facing massed German machine guns, the Marines made sweep after bloody sweep through Belleau Wood. Repeatedly accosted by the retreating French and urged to turn back, Captain Lloyd Williams of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, uttered the now-famous retort, "Retreat, hell. We just got here." And indeed, by the end of that terrible June of 1918, the Marines had broken the back of the Germans powerful spring offensive. Their ferocity had earned them the nickname Teufelshunde--Devil Dogs--from their enemies; it also won such admiration from their allies that the French government changed the name of Belleau Wood to Bois de la Brigade de Marine. The Devil Dogs at Belleau Wood recreates the drama of the battle for Belleau Wood as it was experienced by those who were there. Drawing on numerous firsthand accounts of the month-long engagement, the book captures the spirit of the Leathernecks in desperate battle. It offers a harrowing look at a critical campaign in which, as one soldier says, "men were being mowed down like wheat." And, amidst the carnage and cruelty, it tells the very human story of camaraderie and courage that carried the day. Rich with the personal insights and observations that bring history to life, the book is illustrated with a great number of photographs, many of which are rare and never before published.

Author : George B. Clark
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780700618965

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Devil Dogs Chronicle by George B. Clark Pdf

The 4th Marine Brigade, with roughly 10,000 men, was the only large Marine unit to see major action in World War I. Dubbed "Devil Dogs" by the Germans, the 4th was part of the 2nd Division of the American Expeditionary Forces, nicknamed the "Race Horse Division" for its rapid and devastating pursuit of the enemy. The 4th Brigade fought at Verdun, Soissons, St. Mihiel, Blanc Mont, and the Meuse-Argonne, and its signature victory at Belleau Wood saved Paris from falling into German hands. It was also one of the major reasons that the 2nd Division advanced more miles, captured more territory, and amassed more casualties than any other in the war. George Clark, a former Marine and expert on Marine Corps history, here draws upon memoirs, diaries, letters, and post-war interviews-most of which have not been seen since the war ended-to create a chorus of voices chronicling the 4th Brigade's experiences. Through the words of these Marines, Clark captures the rigors of training at Paris Island and Quantico, the ferocity of combat overseas, and the strange quietude of occupation. He reveals what it was like for these men to fight in trenches while knee-deep in mud, with rats playing over them as they slept; going days between meals, often surviving on what they could forage from dead German or French packs; and even wishing for a wound that would allow some time off far from the terrors of the front. He also illuminates the dread and despair of Marines who beat the odds during one blood bath, surviving when most of their comrades did not, only to find themselves flung into an even worse battle not long afterward. One German soldier remarked that these "Americans are savages. They kill everything that moves," a caustic testament to the Marines' intensity and prowess. But that came at a cost: by war's end the 4th had suffered a severe casualty rate of 150 percent. Vividly reflecting the horrors of that "war to end all wars," Devil Dogs Chronicle pays tribute to the Marines whose bravery helped the Allies achieve victory in the first global conflict.

Author : Terrence McCaulley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1943402159

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The Devil Dogs of Belleau Wood by Terrence McCaulley Pdf

***PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SEMPER FI FUND*** A WORLD AT WAR. A LONE MARINE FIGHTING TO SURVIVE. Charlie Doherty, the hero of PROHIBITION and SLOW BURN returns in a novella of World War I. 1918 -As a corrupt patrolman in New York City, Charlie Doherty had the ward bosses of Tammany Hall and other political cronies to watch his back. But in the hell-storm that became known as the Battle of Belleau Wood, only his rifle and his training keep him alive. After taking cover behind a fallen tree during the worst of the German shelling, Doherty links up with a brave Marine captain and a ragtag crew of survivors who realize the only way out of danger lies not in retreat, but in marching toward the sound of the gunfire. They fight the enemy wherever they find them, hoping to hold back the advancing German tide long enough for the shaken American forces to regroup and re-enforce them. They lean forward. They dig in. They fight back. Doherty and the others began the day as Marines. But by the time it is over, they will be part of a battle that helped secure the reputation of the United States Marine Corps as one of the most feared fighting forces in the world. They will become known as THE DEVIL DOGS OF BELLEAU WOOD.

Author : Dick Camp
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0760331898

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The Devil Dogs at Belleau Wood by Dick Camp Pdf

Photo-rich firsthand accounts of the month-long battle in June 1918 that turned the tide of WWI.

Author : Robert B. Asprey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 1574410164

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At Belleau Wood by Robert B. Asprey Pdf

Battle account of the successful American "baptism of fire" in June 1918 northwest of Chateau-Thierry, France, as experienced by soldiers and marines of the Second Division.

Author : James R. Scarbrough,Byron Scarbrough
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : United States
ISBN : 1411655745

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They Called Us Devil Dogs by James R. Scarbrough,Byron Scarbrough Pdf

The final first-person battlefield account of World War I and Belleau Wood, as told by Pvt. Jim Scarbrough, 83rd Company, 3rd Battalion, Sixth Regiment United States Marine Corps, Allied Expeditionary Force. A great text for home school history, or independent USMC research. A great gift for any Jarhead!

Author : Jeanne Clark
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612512167

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Devil Dogs by Jeanne Clark Pdf

In telling the story of the extraordinary contributions of the U.S. Marines in World War I, this now-classic history examines the Corps’ entire experience in France. Now available in paperback, the book is a valuable resource for data, especially details about each unit and how they functioned. Bolstered with information from official documents as well as published and unpublished memoirs, readers follow the Marines from their recruitment, through training and shipment overseas, to the horrors of trench warfare. The famous battle at Belleau Wood is fully examined, along with the lesser known campaigns at Blanc Mont and Meuse River, and the critical engagements at Verdun, Marbache, and St. Mihiel. Readers learn how the 4th Marine Brigade earned the nickname “Devil Dogs” and why their experiences helped forge the Corps’ identity. It is a new addition to the Leatherneck Classics series.

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780762767076

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Miracle at Belleau Wood by Alan Axelrod Pdf

The Battle of Belleau Wood, stunning in both its concentration and intensity, was the fiery furnace from which the modern United States Marine Corps emerged as America's fiercest and most effective warriors, the world's preeminent fighting elite.

Author : Michael A. Eggleston
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786497492

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The 5th Marine Regiment Devil Dogs in World War I by Michael A. Eggleston Pdf

More than 8,000 men served in the Fifth Marine Regiment during World War I and the occupation of Germany. Marine units were among the first to arrive in war-torn Europe in 1917, and they sustained greater casualties than other American units. This book tells the story of the "Devil Dogs" in World War I and the years after through the recollections of veterans recorded over the past century. The influenza epidemic that raged during the war is discussed. An annotated roster of the regiment lists each Marine, with service details provided where known.

Author : Michael A. Eggleston
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476622613

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The 5th Marine Regiment Devil Dogs in World War I by Michael A. Eggleston Pdf

More than 8,000 men served in the Fifth Marine Regiment during World War I and the occupation of Germany. Marine units were among the first to arrive in war-torn Europe in 1917, and they sustained greater casualties than other American units. This book tells the story of the "Devil Dogs" in World War I and the years after through the recollections of veterans recorded over the past century. The influenza epidemic that raged during the war is discussed. An annotated roster of the regiment lists each Marine, with service details provided where known.

Author : William Arthur Carter,Pascal Joseph Plant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : World War, 1914-1918
ISBN : NYPL:33433071393742

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The Tale of a Devil Dog by William Arthur Carter,Pascal Joseph Plant Pdf

Author : Gregg Adams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472825599

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US Marine Vs German Soldier by Gregg Adams Pdf

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and careful analysis, this volume investigates the fighting between US Marines and their German opponents during the battle for Belleau Wood in June 1918.

Author : Peter Bosco
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781438100173

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World War I, Updated Edition by Peter Bosco Pdf

Praise for the previous edition:"Liberal use of personal narratives and quotes along with battle descriptions and statistics gives readers a vivid sense of life in wartime." - School Library JournalA century of material pro

Author : Edwin H. Simmons,Joseph H. Alexander
Publisher : Naval Inst Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : History
ISBN : 1591148316

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Through the Wheat by Edwin H. Simmons,Joseph H. Alexander Pdf

U.S. Marine participation in World War I is known as a defining moment in the Marine Corps' great history. It is a story of exceptional heroism and significant operational achievements, along with lessons learned the hard way. The Marines entered World War I as a small force of seagoing light infantry that had rarely faced a well-armed enemy. On a single June day, in their initial assault "through the wheat" on Belleau Wood against German machine-guns and poison gas shells, the Marines suffered more casualties than they had experienced in all their previous 142 years. Yet at Belleau Wood, Soissons, BlancMont, St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonne the Marines proved themselves to be hard-nosed diehards with an affinity for close combat. Nearly a century later Belleau Wood still resonates as a touchstone battle of the Corps. Two retired Marines, well known for their achievements both in uniform and with the pen, have recorded this rich history in a way that only insiders can. Brig. Gen. Edwin H. Simmons and Col. Joseph H. Alexander recount events and colorful personalities in telling detail, capturing the spirit that earned the 4th Marine Brigade three awards of the French Croix de Guerre and launched the first pioneering detachments of "Flying Leathernecks." Here, hand-to-hand combat seen through the lenses of a gas mask is accompanied by thought-provoking assessments of the war's impact on the Marine Corps.

Author : H. W. Crocker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781621572794

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The Yanks Are Coming! by H. W. Crocker Pdf

Bestselling military historian H. W. Crocker III (The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War, Robert E. Lee on Leadership, etc.) now turns his guns on the epic story of America’s involvement in the First World War with his new book The Yanks Are Coming: A Military History of the United States in World War I. 2014 marks the centenary of the beginning of that war, and in Crocker’s sweeping, American-focused account, readers will learn: How George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur, George C. Marshall (of the Marshall Plan), "Wild Bill" Donovan (future founder of the OSS, the World War II precursor to the CIA), Harry S. Truman, and many other American heroes earned their military spurs in "The Great War" Why, despite the efforts of the almost absurdly pacifistic administration of Woodrow Wilson, American involvement in the war was inevitable How the First World War was "the War that Made the Modern World"—sweeping away most of the crowned heads of Europe, redrawing the map of the Middle East, setting the stage for the rise of communism and fascism Why the First World War marked America’s transition from a frontier power—some of our World War I generals had actually fought Indians—to a global superpower, with World War I generals like Douglas MacArthur living to see, and help shape, the nuclear age "The Young Lions of the War" -- heroes who should not be forgotten, like air ace Eddie Rickenbacker, Sergeant Alvin York (memorably portrayed by Gary Cooper in the Academy Award–winning movie Sergeant York), and all four of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons (one of whom was killed) Stirring, and full of brilliantly told stories of men at war, The Yanks Are Coming will be the essential book for readers interested in rediscovering America’s role in the First World War on its hundredth anniversary.