Battle of Belleau Wood

Battle of Belleau Wood
Part of the Western Front of World War I

Painting by Frank Schoonover "Wheat Field" charge of 6th Marines—around Belleau Wood—to town of Bouresches. 250 started 19 finished
Date1–26 June 1918
Location
Belleau Wood near Marne River, France
49°04′23″N 3°17′24″E / 49.073°N 3.290°E / 49.073; 3.290
Result Allied victory
Belligerents
 United States
 France
 United Kingdom		 Germany
Commanders and leaders
John J. Pershing
James Harbord
Omar Bundy		 Prince Wilhelm
Richard von Conta
Strength
2 U.S. Army divisions (including 1 brigade of United States Marines)
French 6th Army (elements)
British IX Corps (elements)		 5 German divisions (elements)
Casualties and losses
9,777[1]: 33  10,000+ [1]: 33 

The Battle of Belleau Wood (1–26 June 1918) was a major battle that occurred during the German spring offensive in World War I, near the Marne River in France. The battle was fought by the U.S. 2nd (under the command of Major General Omar Bundy) and 3rd Divisions along with French and British forces against an assortment of German units including elements from the 237th, 10th, 197th, 87th, and 28th Divisions.[2] The battle has become a key component of United States Marine Corps history.

  1. ^ a b Stewart, Richard W., ed. (2005). The United States Army in a Global Era, 1917–2003. American Military History. Volume Two. Washington, DC: Center of Military History, United States Army. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Château-Thierry: The Battle for Belleau Wood". The Great War Society. Retrieved 5 September 2020.