More than 8,000 men served in the Fifth Marine Regiment during World War I and the occupation of Germany. Marine units were among the first to arrive in war-torn Europe in 1917, and they sustained greater casualties than other American units. This book tells the story of the "Devil Dogs" in World War I and the years after through the recollections of veterans recorded over the past century. The influenza epidemic that raged during the war is discussed. An annotated roster of the regiment lists each Marine, with service details provided where known.
More than 8,000 men served in the Fifth Marine Regiment during World War I and the occupation of Germany. Marine units were among the first to arrive in war-torn Europe in 1917, and they sustained greater casualties than other American units. This book tells the story of the "Devil Dogs" in World War I and the years after through the recollections of veterans recorded over the past century. The influenza epidemic that raged during the war is discussed. An annotated roster of the regiment lists each Marine, with service details provided where known.
Born and raised in Minnesota, Michael A. Eggleston is a graduate of West Point and a 30 year Army veteran. Now retired, he lives in Nokesville, Virginia.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1 deleteAugust 1914 2 deleteThe United States Goes to War 3 deleteThe Pandemic 4 deleteFirst in France 5 deleteBelleau Wood-1-26 June 1918 6 deleteSoissons-18-22 July 1918 7 deleteSt.-Mihiel-September 1918 8 deleteBlanc Mont-September-October 1918 9 deleteCrossing the Meuse River-November 1918 10 deleteOccupation Duty and the Russian Adventure Biographical Dictionary Epilogue: The 5th Marine Regiment After World War I Appendix A. World War I Chronology Appendix B. Names, Abbreviations and Terms Appendix C. The Organization of the 2nd Infantry Division Appendix D. The 5th Marine Regiment Roster Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1 deleteAugust 1914 2 deleteThe United States Goes to War 3 deleteThe Pandemic 4 deleteFirst in France 5 deleteBelleau Wood-1-26 June 1918 6 deleteSoissons-18-22 July 1918 7 deleteSt.-Mihiel-September 1918 8 deleteBlanc Mont-September-October 1918 9 deleteCrossing the Meuse River-November 1918 10 deleteOccupation Duty and the Russian Adventure Biographical Dictionary Epilogue: The 5th Marine Regiment After World War I Appendix A. World War I Chronology Appendix B. Names, Abbreviations and Terms Appendix C. The Organization of the 2nd Infantry Division Appendix D. The 5th Marine Regiment Roster Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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