Birth of a Legend or a Disaster? The US Marines at Belleau Wood (WW1 Documentary)

[Bootie]

On 6th June 1918 across these now peaceful fields in Northern France, a legend was born. On that day, thousands of servicemen of the US Marine Corps would fix bayonets and charge into the teeth of a German defensive line bristling with machine guns. For many, it was one-way trip, but for all, it was a charge into the history books. In this video, using the latest technology, veteran testimony and hitherto unseen perspectives of the battlefield, we’ll explore the story of the ‘Devil Dogs’ at Belleau Wood.

 

[mTk]

That was soo good. I pretty much knew little about this battle other than the name and
that involved US Marines in a nasty fight. Half way through I could feel myself charging
across those open fields w/MG file spitting up dirt all around me.
Again just incredible photos, maps and video. You guys are getting pretty good at this.

 

[Bootie]

Thanks... the footage was gathered over 2 separate visits, and then I did all the editing and putting the video together.