#devil dogs

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[sgtgrunt0331-3]

On June 1, 1918, the battle of Belleau Wood began.

The Marines who fought there, cemented a legacy for generations to come. This was the first large-scale battle for the Marines and one that would be seared into the collective memory of the United States Marine Corps. The battle was fierce and raged for more than three weeks, finally coming to an end on June 26, 1918.

A captured German officer said the Marines fought like devils, calling them "teufel hunden." From that day on, Marines would be forever known as Devil Dogs.

This painting, by artist Franc-Earle Schoonover, shows the Marines’ savage fight for the infamous French woods.

[damodreded]

I'm so happy to be able to share official Devil Dogs art with everyone! I truly think this captures their dynamic.

Art done by @mochamyx everyone go commission her right now or else!

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🇺🇸🪖🫡 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!

⚔💀 Uncle Sam's Misguided Children 💀⚔

~May God Bless the United States Marine Corps~

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[abakedpotatoefromidaho]

1911 from world war one

[sowhatifiliveinfukuoka]

Devil Dogs (1980)

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