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Posted on 06/26/2005 8:24:57 AM PDT by snippy_about_it
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 In a battle noteworthy because of both its extremely bloody nature and its close proximity to the French capital of Paris, the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) launched a counter-attack designed to stop the German advance. The Second Division was tasked with taking the woods, and the 4th Brigade with its 5th and 6th Marine Regiments was sent forward. In order to enter and take the woods, it was necessary to advance across an open field of wheat that was continuously swept with murderous German machine gun and artillery fire. After Marines were repeatedly urged to turn back by retreating French forces, Marine Captain Lloyd Williams of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines uttered the now-famous retort "Retreat, hell. We just got here." The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... Officers of the American Expeditionary Forces and the Baker mission The American Expeditionary Forces or AEF was the United States military force in World War I. The AEF helped the French defend the Western Front during the Aisne Offensive in May. ... Patch of the United States Army 2nd Infantry Division. ... A machine gun is a fully-automatic firearm that is capable of firing bullets in rapid succession. ... Historically, artillery refers to any engine used for the discharge of projectiles during war. ... Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. ... In military terminology, a battalion consists of two to six companies typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel. ... On the first day alone (June 1), the casualties were the highest in Marine Corps history (and remained so until the capture of Tarawa in November 1943). Overall, the woods were taken by the Marines (and the US Army 3rd Brigade) a total of six times before they could successfully expel the Germans. They fought off more than four divisions of Germans, oftentimes reduced to using only their bayonets or fists in hand-to-hand combat. In order to rally his platoon of pinned-down Marines, Gunnery Sergeant Dan Daly encouraged them with what would become another famous phrase "Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?" Battle of Tarawa Conflict World War II, Pacific War Date November 20 – November 23, 1943 Place Tarawa Result American victory The Battle of Tarawa was a battle in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. It was the second time the United States was on the offensive (the Battle of... November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. ... 1943 is a common year starting on Friday. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of around 10,000 soldiers. ... The US Marine Corps OKC-3S bayonet From right to left: a carbine, a straight infantry officer sabre, a short curved infantry sabre (briquet), two bayonets. ... Gunnery Sergeant insignia (U.S. Marine Corps) Gunnery Sergeant is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Marine Corps, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Dan Daly (11 November 1873 – 28 April 1937) was a United States Marine. ... On June 26th, a report was sent out simply stating, "Woods now U.S. Marine Corps entirely," (http://www.2ndbn5thmar.com/history/belleau3.htm) ending the bloodiest and most ferocious battle U.S. forces would fight in the war. June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. ...  In the end, U.S. Forces suffered a total of 9,777 casualties, 1,811 of them being fatal. There is no clear information on the total number of Germans killed, although 1,600 troops were taken prisoner. Combined with the actions at Chateau Thierry, the Battle of Belleau Wood brought an end to the last major German offensive of World War I. The Battle of Chateau Thierry was fought on July 18, 1918. ... Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. ... After the battle, the French renamed the wood "Bois de la Brigade de Marine" ("Wood of the Marine Brigade") in honor of the Marines' tenacity. The French government also later awarded the 4th Brigade the Croix de Guerre. Belleau Wood is also where the Marines got their German nickname of "Teufelhunde" or "Devil Dogs" for the ferocity with which they attacked the German lines. An official German report classified the Marines as "vigorous, self-confident, and remarkable marksmen..."       |
Good morning feather.
Looks like I'd be running around in circles all day, oh, I do that now. :-)
Mornin' sweets.
Be carefull or we will nail the other foot to the floor!!!
Do I see electrical wires above that?
Them are the cable and phone lines that you see, the power lines are a good 10 ft to the west and about 10 ft above the Pigeon Pad at the closest point. I will try to take a pic tomorrow to show the lines in a differnt perspective.
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
That looks like the good ole, skin your elbow and bump your shin playground. :-)
Mid day on June 21st 1941, Adolf Galland leads JG-26, flying Bf-109's, against inbound Blenheim bombers and their escorting Spitfires, en route to attack the Luftwaffe base at St.Omer. Gen. Galland flew again later in the day, and was shot down, narrowly escaping with his life, and later described this day as his most memorable.
Adolf Galland leads his famous 'Squadron of Experts' as they return to Munich in ME-262 jets having intercepted formations of U.S. Air Force heavy bombers.
HOO-RAH!!
After Marines were repeatedly urged to turn back by retreating french forces, Marine Captain Lloyd Williams of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines uttered the now-famous retort "Retreat, hell. We just got here."
Here is something that you all might enjoy, a group of soldiers in Iraq with their sense of humor still intact. This was forwarded to me by a good freind of mine.
Thought you might enjoy this one....the "antics" of our Soldiers.....you'll see what I mean when you watch it. Thank God, they still have a sense of humor during deployment.
Make sure your speakers are on then click on the link and then let it load---you will know when it is loaded as the music will start.
Some may think this is "sacrilegious" but I found it amusing---
This is the spoof video of the Tony Christie hit
'Is This The Way To Armarillo'.
It has been put together by the Royal Dragoon Guards while
serving in Iraq!!!
These are all soldiers - enjoy!!
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=way_to_armadillo
"People who don't have children in a war zone cannot fully understand what we go through every second of every day. Our life is no longer normal. Normal is watching TV news and flipping back and forth between CNN and Fox...It's checking your email at 2,4,5,6 am just in case...And you pray. And you remember the little boy you would not even allow to cross the street by himself. And you pray..........." (Laurel Olmsted)
BTT!!!!!!!!
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