The Legacy of Belleau Wood: 100 Years of Making Marines and Winning Battles, An Anthology

In commemoration of World War I Centennial celebration and the Battle of Belleau Wood (1-26 June, 1918), this resource that covers the Battle of Belleau Wood that has become a key component of the lore of the United States Marine Corps. A major turning point in World War I occurred on a 200-acre wooded stretch of French countryside called Belleau Wood. After three weeks of displaying the courage, determination, and win-at-all-costs attitude that has become synonymous with the Marine Corps in the years since, that all changed, and the Marines have since been known as--arguably--the most formidable fighting force in the world. For the U.S. Marine Corps, Belleau Wood has become a symbol of Marine courage and tenacity. Related productsU.S. Marines in Afghanistan, 2001-2009: Anthology and Annotated BibliographyHill of Angels: U.S. Marines and the Battle for Con Thien 1967 to 1968World War I resources collectionOther products produced by the United States Marine Corps (USMC)