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U.S. Marines in Action
On “land, air, and sea,” the American people could be justifiably proud of the performance of their Marine Corps in World War I.
The ‘Devil Dogs’ at Belleau Wood
June 1, 1918. Americans engage the enemy, and a legend is born.
Remember the Meuse-Argonne
For it is the largest and deadliest battle ever fought by American soldiers.
Finding the Lost Battalion
"We are along the road parallel 276.4..." On the evening of October 2nd, 1918 Major Charles W. Whittlesey, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, led nearly 700 men under his [...]
Life in the Trenches
While armies fielded new tools of war, their commanders clung to outdated concepts and methods of fighting. As always, the soldiers in the field suffered. For three years, men faced each other in opposing trenches, [...]
Music and Entertainment in the Trenches
While music was used for training purposes at home, music making was the most important form of entertainment at the front.
Songs for the Soldiers
The National Committee was charged with publishing an official songbook to be distributed to song leaders, officers, and soldiers. Here are all the songs with descriptions on how they relate to the American war effort.
How America Hunted German Submarines
Germany’s decision to recommence unrestricted submarine warfare in February, 1917 was one of the decisive factors that drove the United States into finally joining “the war to end all wars.”
Horses and Mules
These unsung beasts of burden provided the overwhelming majority of the power used to move men and machines–the true “horsepower” of the war effort.
