Belleau Wood
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He called the 1,800 marines killed during the bloody Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I “suckers” for dying in action.
From Salon ● May 27, 2024
The next day at the cemetery in Suresnes, Mr. Trump paid tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Belleau Wood, where thousands of American and French service members died.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 11, 2018
Straight upright, in our Secret Service black, Earpieces, pistols, shades, we dragged to France, Till on our minibars we turned our backs, And towards the Belleau Wood aimed our advance.
From Slate ● Nov. 10, 2018
The Battle of Belleau Wood was a critical conflict in the war and a pivotal encounter in Marine Corps history.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 10, 2018
He fought at Saint-Mihiel and Belleau Wood, then came home to his newspaper.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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