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Miracle at Belleau Wood

Miracle at Belleau Wood

The Birth of the Modern U. S. Marine Corps
HistoryMilitary History
Pages
272
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

This book recounts the pivotal Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918, a crucial engagement during World War I. It details the fierce fighting and the extraordinary courage of the American Marines who faced overwhelming odds. The narrative explores the strategic importance of the battle and its lasting impact on military history.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

InformativeTenseReflective
Survival

Genres

History Military History

Authors

A
Alan Axelrod

Alan Axelrod (born 1952) is an American author of history, business and management books.

B
Bing West

A graduate of Georgetown and Princeton Universities, he fought as a Marine grunt in Vietnam. He later served as Assistant Secretary of Defense under President Reagan. His ten books include The Village, that has been on the Marine Commandant’s Reading List for 40 years; The Strongest Tribe, a history of the Iraq war that was a New York Times Bestseller; and The Wrong War, a history of the Afghanistan war. He is the recipient (twice) of Marine Corps Heritage, the Colby Military History Award, t...