Belleau in Aisne, Upper France, France — Western Europe
Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #5
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 8, 2024
1. Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #5 Marker
On 23 June 1918, after a brief period of rest, the 4th Marine Brigade resumed its attack to capture the remaining part of Belleau Wood. At 7:00 p.m., elements of the 5th Marines began a frontal assault with four companies. Entrenched German infantry, supported by machine guns quickly repelled the assault. After five hours of fighting and 104 new casualties, the Marines found themselves back in their original attack positions. On 25 June the Marines tried again. After a 14-hour artillery barrage, they crossed the line of departure. German resistance was strong but eventually crumbled under the ferocity of the Marine attack. On 26 June, the Commanding General of the 2nd Division received the news: "Belleau Wood is now U.S. Marine entirely." Belleau Wood would forever be etched into U.S. Marine Corps history.
Le 23 juin 1918, après un court repos, la Brigade des Marines reprit son attaque pour s'emparer des derniers arpents du Bois de Belleau encore tenus par l'ennemi. A 7h00 du soir, quatre compagnies du 5 ème Régiment donnaient l'assaut. Les allemands, fermement retranchés et appuyés par des mitrailleuses
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Erected 1998 by Company M, USMC Basic School.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is June 23, 1918.
Location. 49° 4.404′ N, 3° 17.375′ E. Marker is in Belleau, Hauts-de-France (Upper France), in Aisne. It can be reached from Chemin des Quatre Arpents. The marker is located on a circular trail that leads from the west side of the Iron Mike monument area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belleau, Hauts-de-France 02400, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #4 (a few steps from this marker); Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #3 (a few steps from this marker); Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #1
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 24, 2015
2. Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #5 Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 8, 2024
3. Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #5 Marker
The five markers are arranged along a circular path.
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 24, 2015
4. Belleau Wood Battle Damage
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 24, 2015
5. Belleau Wood Battle Damage
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2015, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 5, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on July 26, 2015, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. 3. submitted on July 5, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5. submitted on July 26, 2015, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
