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Devil Dogs — U.S. Marines in WWI

As we approach Armistice Day for “The War to End All Wars” — which, unfortunately, it didn’t — it’s worth remembering some of the efforts of the United States military during the war.

Although we arrived late to the war in Europe, our Army and Marines, under the command of General “Black Jack” Pershing, definitely turned the tide.

Here’s a link to a fascinating story about how U.S. Marines became known as “Devil Dogs” to the Germans.


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