The Devil Dogs of the Pacific

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:U.S._Navy
gptkbp:associatedWith Semper Fi
gptkbp:celebrates memorials
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:General_Holland_Smith
gptkbp:culturalImpact in films and literature
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements island hopping campaigns
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:Browning_M1919_machine_gun
gptkb:LVT_(Landing_Vehicle_Tracked)
gptkb:M1_Garand_rifle
M1911 pistol
gptkbp:established 1941
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Guadalcanal
gptkbp:historicalEvent gptkb:Battle_of_Okinawa
Battle of Peleliu
Battle of Guam
Battle of Saipan
Battle of the Philippine Sea
gptkbp:historicalSignificance heroism and bravery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Devil Dogs of the Pacific
gptkbp:influencedBy U.S._military_doctrine
World_War_I_experiences
Pacific_island_cultures
gptkbp:legacy inspiration_for_future_Marines
gptkbp:motto “We’re the Devil Dogs!”
gptkbp:nickname Devil Dogs
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Smedley_Butler
gptkb:Chesty_Puller
gptkb:John_Basilone
gptkb:Lewis_Burwell_Puller_Jr.
gptkbp:notableBattle gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa
Battle of Guadalcanal
gptkbp:notableFor combat_in_the_Pacific_Theater
gptkbp:operationalArea gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkb:Philippines
South_Pacific_Islands
Central_Pacific_Islands
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkbp:postWarCareer humanitarian missions
peacekeeping operations
reconstruction efforts
training local forces
occupation duties
gptkbp:reputation fierce fighters
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Eagle,_Globe,_and_Anchor
gptkbp:tactics amphibious assaults
gptkbp:training Marine Corps Base Quantico