And it was a battle that helped turn the tide of 'The Great War' (as WWI was then known) in favor of the Allies. It was a battle that catapulted the Marine Corps to worldwide prominence. This was a battle that exemplified the Marine Corps' core values of honor, courage, and commitment. June 26 marks the anniversary of the end of one of the most important and legendary battles in Marine Corps history-The Battle of Bois de Belleau, or Belleau Wood. In the spirit of the value the Marine Corps places on its history, we wanted to give you, Marine families and supporters, an opportunity to embrace and learn about this part of Marine Corps legacy as well.
Beginning in boot camp, every Marine is educated on the Corps' proud and storied past as they learn what it means to be part of such a prestigious organization. The Marine Corps, more so than any other branch of America's military, values and embraces its history.
