Battle of Belleau Wood

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath increased American military presence in Europe
increased U. S. military presence in Europe
increased American morale
gptkbp:casualties approximately 10,000 US casualties
approximately 9,000 German casualties
approximately 9,777 US casualties
approximately 10,000 U. S. casualties
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:German_Empire
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Germany
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_James_E._Mc_Donough
gptkb:Major_General_John_A._Lejeune
gptkb:General_Wilhelm_von_Gallwitz
gptkb:General_Wilhelm_von_Marwitz
gptkbp:commemorated_by in annual ceremonies
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and films
gptkbp:date June 1, 1918
June 26, 1918
gptkbp:duration approximately 3 weeks
gptkbp:enemy German infantry divisions
gptkbp:famous_quote “ Retreat? Hell, we just got here!”
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Second_Battle_of_the_Marne
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger Aisne-Marne Offensive
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of American resolve and fighting spirit
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Belleau Wood
gptkbp:influenced future US military engagements
gptkbp:inspired the Marine Corps motto ' Semper Fidelis'
gptkbp:involved infantry and artillery units
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:German_Army
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkbp:legacy considered a turning point in the war
gptkbp:location gptkb:Belleau_Wood,_France
gptkbp:memorials in various military honors and memorials
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkbp:military_strategy combined arms approach
gptkbp:military_unit expeditionary forces
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Wood_of_the_Belleau
the ' Wood of the Belleau'
gptkbp:notable_event the defense of Belleau Wood
gptkbp:outcome secured the area for the Allies
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Cantigny
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance marked the first major engagement of American troops in World War I
marked the first major battle for the U. S. forces in World War I
gptkbp:strategic_goals successful capture of key positions
to secure the Paris front
gptkbp:strategy offensive operations
gptkbp:tactics trench warfare
gptkbp:terrain wooded area
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy and muddy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Great_War
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:John_J._Pershing
gptkb:Marine_Corps
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkb:the_United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkb:Chaos_Space_Marines
gptkb:the_American_Expeditionary_Forces
gptkb:The_United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkb:U._S._Entry_into_World_War_I
gptkb:Henry_Johnson
gptkb:U._S._Marines
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4