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A commemoration event of the Battle of Belleau Wood (1–26 June 1918) occurred during the German Spring Offensive in World War I, near the Marne River in France. The battle was fought between the U.S. 2nd (under the command of Major General Omar Bundy) and 3rd Divisions along with French and British forces against an assortment of German units including elements from the 237th, 10th, 197th, 87th, and 28th Divisions. The battle has become a key component of the lore of the United States Marine Corps.

WITH GUEST SPEAKER: ANNETTE D. AMERMAN
Branch Head, Historical Inquiries and Research Branch
Marine Corps History Division