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The Devil Dogs at Belleau Wood: U.S. Marines in World War I 1st Edition

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Zenith Press; 1st edition (April 15, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760331898
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760331897
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.4 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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2.0 out of 5 starsrehash
By Thrasherback on February 21, 2013
Format: Paperback
Entertaining read, but certainly not a serious historical work by any standard. Cash does no independent research, and thus buys into and recycles the standard myths of the fighting in Belleau Wood, most myths which have since been debunked by numerous historians. With a 2008 publication date, the abundance of available source material should have easily allowed for a more acurate historical presentation. He, and readers would have been much better served had Cash done some research and corected those myths. Even the slightest research by the author would have stopped him from recirculating a number of falsehoods, but he does so anyway. Perhaps the most glaring examples of this are Cash's repetition of the "Retreat Hell, I just got here quote." A pop historian with five minutes on the internet would quickly learn from Captain Williams' battalion commander that Williams never said anything remotely approximating those words. In fact, and sadly, Captain Williams' exact words are actually the very essence of respectful professionalism, and as such, very inspiring. Nevertheless, Cash clings to the tired Marine Corps dogma falsly creating Captain Williams as some wild-eyed warrior. When he was in fact, an absolute professional. As that particular segment of lore has been documentally disreputed, it almost seems Cash either purposely misleads, or is simply out of his league in historical presentations. And that contention is further justified by the claim the French were retreating. The French had withdrawn from forward of the 2d Division's positions over a week before the battle in Belleau Wood, which is why the 2d Division was in the line in the first place. The line, Lucy-Belleau Wood- Triangle Farm- Paris-Metz road was offically the 2d Divion's line from June 4 forward.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis book needs a movie!!
By REiiGN15 on April 17, 2011
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I read this for a book report for American History class and absolutely loved it. Well, for good reason. I was in the Marines for 5 years during Operation Iraqi Freedom and served overseas and man, I've seen stuff, but the first hand accounts in this book are unbelievable. Going into battle with 500 and coming out with 30 is mind-numbing, but even more is the fact that we got angry and brought it to them with complete rage was great. I mean, we are fighting like in a place where French have fallen back in their own country. Granted by the time we got there, they were four years into the fight already.

The book just lets us in to the true roots of the Marine rifle sharpshooter and its significance in battle. The described fighting spirit within the book is great.

I did get the kindle version and yes, on my droid x it gets confusing to read but I also have Kindle for PC and it looked normal like reading the paperback edition.

Honestly, the whole setup of the book by the author it could really be made into a movie. I mean, who doesn't love a movie with Marines in it and I mean, World War I guys almost never get the movie treatment.
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5.0 out of 5 starsDEVIL DOGS GET THEIR NAME
By Wooley in PSL VINE VOICE on February 16, 2010
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Come on, you have heard Marines called Devil Dogs, right? They got that name given to them after or during the month long battle of Belleau Woods in France in 1918. Retired Marine Colonel Dick Camp supplies us with a great book on the amazing battle and the rugged tenacity of the U.S. Marines. The book is very well illustrated and gives us the story of the battle but also the courage, brotherhood and sheer will power of our boys in WWI. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExceptional Writing of Exceptional Men during Exceptional Times
By Kindle Customer on May 17, 2012
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The book tells a superb story of the building of the Marine Corp legend. I've read it three times now and I smile how a bunch of college kids, Jungle Fighters and China hands became the most feared warriors of the 20th and 21st centuries.

The Devil Dog at Belleau Wood: U.S. Marines in World War I is an exceptional piece of history. If you are in the military, in politics, or in a policy making position this is a MUST READ. Even if you aren't in these categories, you should read them as a citizen who must vote intelligently.

Stepping back for a moment, on the one hand the book provides a superb narrative and graphic support of the bravery of the U.S. Marine Corp and the root of the nick name "Devil Dogs" earned under fire. On the other hand it talks about the totally inadequate training and logistical support for the troops and what they did to overcome this - many needlessly making the ultimate sacrifice. It goes on to talk about inter-service rivalry and the people who either rose above it or quickly sank into the morass of politics instead of waging war on the enemy. Sadly, our military faces some of these same problems today.
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4.0 out of 5 starsRich reading and full of photographs
By John Crouch on November 30, 2008
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After 23 years in the Marine Corps I thought I knew pretty much everything there was to know about WWI and the Marines who fought there. I was wrong. The carnage of war illustrated through stories and photographs is amazing.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent History of Overlooked Era
By Fred Kiesche on September 21, 2012
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Looks in detail at the training the USMC received ahead of their involvement in WWI and in particular their fighting in and around the area known as Belleau Wood. Of particular interest is how training and bravery overcame the difficulties of fighting in wooded/hilly/rocky terrain plus the outmoded means of fighting vs. the massed firing of interlocking machineguns (old tactics vs. new). Hopefully Camp will visit some of the other campaigns he mentions in the book that the veterans (who helped the novices) in various units participated in. Recommended.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsWell done. It gives tremendous perspective of relentless, ...

Well done. It gives tremendous perspective of relentless, disciplined, drill and its credit to success.

Published 1 month ago by Stuart Howser
2.0 out of 5 starsIt was boring and (I believe ) out of context

It was boring and (I believe ) out of context.. Did not tell the story of the Marines at Belleau Wood. As history shows there was much more going on than the author wrote about. Read more

Published 1 month ago by loren edwards
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Great read, a little hard to follow because there's numerous stories involved, but none the less, great book.

Published 2 months ago by D. Kipp
5.0 out of 5 starsI enjoy reading military history

I enjoy reading military history. This book is excellent read about the Corp and the history the made at Belleau Wood! Read more

Published 10 months ago by MN Lew
5.0 out of 5 starsIncredible images, vivid text

Dick Camp's extensive use of Marine archives provides an impressive array of photos as well as great depth of personal experiences of the Marines who fought in Belleau Wood. Read more

Published 10 months ago by David J. Navarre
5.0 out of 5 starsMarine Dick Camp Scores Again

Another great publication by Dick Camp. Very useful to me for my teaching and future writing.

Major Ralph Stoney Bates Sr., USMC (Ret)
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Published 12 months ago by Marine
5.0 out of 5 starsMarine ..at Belleau

Here is a picture of a marine my uncle Al Prinza..he was at the battle of Belleau woods and made it back...This is the story of a terrible battle for democracy. .

Published 12 months ago by CAPTAIN KINDLE
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

great

Published 13 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsit looks like it has a recoil absorbing cylinder

I do not want to take anything away from the Marines, but Mosier the author of The Myth of the First World War claims Bellieu Wood was a joint venture of two army brigades and two... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Robert S. Stelzer
4.0 out of 5 starsThe book was very good. It has many good photos and good narrative

The book was very good.It has many good photos and good narrative.I highly recommend it.

Published 20 months ago by A. Lundy

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