Le Bois de Belleau - Belleau, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
N 49° 04.400 E 003° 17.450
31U E 521240 N 5435648
[EN] Belleau Wood is located on the high ground to the rear of the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial. [FR] Le bois Belleau est situé sur les hauteurs à l'arrière du cimetière et mémorial américain de l'Aisne-Marne.
Waymark Code: WM19K3F
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 03/12/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 3

"Belleau Wood is located on the heights behind the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, south of the village of Belleau (Aisne), France. In the center of the road through the woods is a flagpole and monument commemorating the bravery of the U.S. Marines who captured this area in 1918.

It commemorates the actions of the 4th Marine Brigade of the 2nd Division of the United States Army. The 2nd Division attacked German positions starting June 6, 1918. The 4th Marine Brigade liberated Bouresches that day. His 5th and 6th Marine Regiments fought in Belleau Wood for most of June 1918.

Their courageous actions resulted in the end of the Battle of Belleau Wood on June 26. On June 30, 1918, the general commanding the 6th French Army officially renamed Belleau Wood “Marine Brigade Wood.”

The 2nd Division suffered losses of 8,100 officers and men during intense fighting in these surroundings in June 1918. Remains of trenches, shell holes and relics of the war, including weapons found in the surrounding area , can be seen near the marine monument, which was erected by the United States Marine Corps."

Sources : Belleau Wood

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"Le bois Belleau est situé sur les hauteurs à l'arrière du cimetière américain Aisne-Marne, au sud du village de Belleau (Aisne), France. Au centre de la route qui traverse les bois se trouve un mât de drapeau et un monument commémorant la bravoure des Marines américains qui ont capturé cette zone en 1918.

Il commémore les actions de la 4e brigade de marines de la 2e division de l'armée américaine. La 2e Division attaque les positions allemandes à partir du 6 juin 1918. La 4e Brigade de Marines libère Bouresches ce jour-là. Ses 5e et 6e Régiments de Marines combattirent dans le bois Belleau pendant la majeure partie du mois de juin 1918.

Leurs actions courageuses ont abouti à la fin de la bataille du bois Belleau le 26 juin. Le 30 juin 1918, le général commandant la 6e armée française a officiellement rebaptisé le bois Belleau « Bois de la brigade de marine ».

La 2e Division a subi des pertes de 8 100 officiers et hommes au cours des combats intenses dans ces environs en juin 1918. Des vestiges de tranchées, des trous d'obus et des reliques de la guerre, y compris des armes trouvées dans les environs, peuvent être vus près du monument marin, qui a été érigé par le Corps des Marines des États-Unis."

Sources : Belleau wood

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Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour

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