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SCOTTISH GUY Reacts To The Battle That Made The Marines
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My dad was a Marine. We would be woken up on Saturday mornings to “From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli…” being sung at the top of his lungs while he made us pancakes. Luckily, he had a beautiful voice, lol. Once a Marine, always a Marine.
Semper Fi
Semper Fidelis!
My Mom and Dad were both Navy in WWII. I learned the songs of all five branches of the U.S. military. I was surprised when I learned my peers didn't know any of them. Like my Dad's generation, our extended family had members in all five branches.
To (kinda) quote the mad Irishman in Braveheart-- "Aye! My country!"
AWESOME!!!!
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5 of my boys are Marines. Thank you for honoring them. 🇺🇸
The kids out there that are planning to be U.S. Marines one day, have some mighty big boots to fill.
And they fill them...because USMC hasn't relaxed their training in over 200 years.
We all did. It does mean something in the Marine Corps. We learned our history and will keep it with us our entire life. Semper Fi
@@kokomo9764 That is what I admire about the U.S. Marine Corps. They learn their history and they keep that Brotherhood and Oath forever, no matter what.
It's often overlooked that Gen Pershing did everything he could to prevent the Marines involvement in WW1. When they arrived they were kept in the rear in a non combat role. As fortune or fate would have it, if it wasn't for their arrival in Belleau Woods, the Germans most certainly would've entered Paris. Semper Fi to all my fellow Marines who proudly wore the EGA.
Pershing also transfered black Soldiers to the French, (not that he personally wanted to), the Army itself ironically (because of the long and varied history of black servicemen fighting in American ranks since the Revolution), did not want black Soldiers fighting on the front lines. So, the French took them, gave them uniforms and weapons, and the famous Harlem Hellfighters were born.
we were the only military in the world that used the shotgun for war at the start of WW1. the U.S. Marines were so effective with the shotgun in the battle of belleau woods that the germans requested it be banned from warfare alongside other things including chemical weapons at the end of the war.
ooh rah! Semper Fi!
Every Marine is a rifleman, the key difference between them and everyone else.
True, but I have seen a few cooks at the mess hall that may have lost a bit of their edge. ))))
Your exactly right ALL Marine's basic MOS is Infantry, aka Grunt(The backbone of the Corps)!!!
I was in my 40s when I learned this, and I'm American! Everyone should know this. Its awesome and I wish all the branches did this. #veteranswarstillwages #nomoretalkin
All Aussie soldiers a basic grunt no matter their corp, they all do infantry minor tactics.
@@dannysullivan633 That's what @Shadowace was saying I think! When I was in we called them Grunts also and the Grunts are the backbone of the Corps!
Had an uncle who could barely write his own name and had probably never been 50 miles from home. Given a rifle, a bayonet, and a little training, the next thing he knew he was aboard a troop ship and on his way to France. Can you imagine? A lot of those guys were wild and as green as gourds but they did well. Talking about conditions in the trenches he'd laugh and say, "you know, you take an American louse and a louse off a dead German, put'em together and they'll fight."
My uncle Don was a US Marine at Bellah wood, both he and his brother Roy were US Marines. Roy was a Corps-wide champion shooter. He finished in the top three of the top three marksmanship tournaments. He told me that one time as the shooters lined up, approximately fifteen hundred men, he said to the fella next to him, who he didn’t know personally, “...maybe at the end of this it’ll be you and me.” As fate would have it, it was! Ultimately my uncle Roy took second and the other guy won. He’d made 1496 of 1500 targets. His opponent made 1497 of 1500 targets. “Win some, lose some,” he said. They shot the Remington 1903 w/open sights. Such men! My family.
Very proud is your family! What a story of a hero in own family!
@@LIZARDME7 thank you very much sir, thank you.
@@roymoore3156 apparently some of the recruits were still carrying the old craigs. According to my uncle that's what he was issued. He picked up a Springfield from the battlefield. Ever notice that the old WWI vets told their war stories but the WWII vets would never speak about them. Living in this country we've got a lot of people to thank. Glad to hear about your relative. I thank him.
@@larryreese6146 Thank you sir. I do think I was erroneous about the rifle he shot. It was the Springfield 1903, not a Remington.
He was awarded the distinguished shooters medal, for finishing in the top three of the three top tournies.
Great Reaction! As a 5th Generation Marine it was touching seeing the appreciation you showed. Espresso y in this new Time of “Few Real Men exist “ era😞
My pleasure
“Especially in this new time”. Damn auto correct
Don this is 90 minutes from where I live.
When you go to the battle site you are overcome with emotion and it is almost eerie…….
The French hung us out to dry…….. (what a surprise)
There is still damage to the trees visible.
The machine gun nests were incredible as the crossfire was deadly.
The marksmanship of the marines won the day along with their bravery.
God Bless you for sharing this!
I have never been to Bois de Belleau without seeing a visiting Marine in full dress uniform and I have never come away with dry eyes….,
Not sure if I've been there too
I bet, like other battlefields in France, that woods is haunted as hell.
Hey Clifford Barnes! Good night.
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Yeah well, just reading this brought a world of wetness to my eyes! PURE NECTAR
1918, USA intervene
Until now they were mainly observing
There in the wheat fields and a small piece of land
It´s a battle that will write history
5 times attacked, and then 5 times repelled
At the 6th time they managed to break the line
Heart of the corps, and a part of the lore
The deadliest weapon on earth
Well Don... as the son of a marine, I had to postpone a meeting this morning to compose myself after this video. Not sure why (usually rather stoic) but it hit me like a ton of bricks. Good video.
It's definitely striking a chord with a huge amount of people
@@TheDonsChannel just FYI, dad was nowhere near ww1... Vietnam... desert storm/shield. As well as several more. Still hit me...
Proud Marine Corps Veteran with a son and daughter currently serving in the Marine Corps ❤️
"I have only two men out of my company and 20 out of some other company. We need support, but it is almost suicide to try to get it here as we are swept by machine gun fire and a constant barrage is on us. I have no one on my left and only a few on my right. I will hold."
1stLt. Clifton B. Cates, USMC; in Belleau Wood, 19 July 1918
I was in 2nd Battalion 5th Marines and our motto is Retreat Hell which comes from Capt Williams response. The 5th and 6th Marines also received the French Fourragere from this battle which we still wear today.
I love that
If only this history were taught in our schools, maybe folks would stop cursing our flag.
My father served over 21 years my mother served over 30 years as a DOD civilian. I served in the navy, marine corps reserves, and the army and deployed multiple times to real combat. People don't curse the flag. People question what the flag is SUPPOSED to stand for vs what we see it actually stands for. I know I fought for what it's supposed to stand for
It's very conflicting to love and fight for a country that doesn't love and fight for you...
As well always great appreciation for your empathy and your understanding and your support of our military.
I did a tour 13 months in Vietnam with Bravo Company 1st marine Battalion 1st Mar Div in 66&67. Will always remember the fellas I served with and proud to be a marine semper fi
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You really need the Swedish band Sabaton in your life. They have an EPIC song entitled Devil Dogs and it is all about the battle of Belleauwood! The Germans called them Teufelhunde --aka Devil Dogs!
The Marine Corps had better trained personnel than the Army due to fitness and marksmanship requirements. When the Americans arrived in France, they were expected to use French machine guns. The Germans expected inaccurate fire from the Allies until the Marines started taking out targets at ranges that only German special forces were trained for.
There were complaints by surrendered German officers that the Marines must be banned as special units outside the treaties for wartime law. {They apparently also complained about shotguns and other American hardware that were highly effective.]
The marines are professionals, always have been. But a lot of the regulars were conscripts. It was a different time. My state was only 7 years old in 1914. Farm boys unused to military discipline, having little training, were thrown into action. The national guard played a big part in WWI. Harry Truman was an officer in the Missouri National Gaurd. Did pretty well, decorated.
@@larryreese6146 ….. My Dad’s father had been in the National Guard in Philadelphia when his unit got called up. He and Gramma got married at home just before he shipped out.
Actually they had problems with the Winchester 1897 12 gauge shotguns, aka "Trench Guns", in the begining. The paper cartridges sent with the guns would swell and missfire due to the dampness of the trenches. They remedied that with full brass cartridges that they still used in WWII. We were still using the 1897 in the 70's. It was produced for the Military and Police forces up until 1959. It held 6 rounds with 9 .33 calibre balls each and could be slam fired to clear a trench of picklehalben right quick.
Oooooorrrraaah!! I wonder if they called them [Snow Flakes] back then?
The Marines are also known for being very humble and don't ever brag about doing their duty...lmao!
22yrs a Marine. SemperFI till I die!!!
Outstanding ! The World's Finest US Marines.
Semper Fi
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The Battle of Belleau Wood
IT was thick with Prussian troopers, it was foul with German guns;
Every tree that cast a shadow was a sheltering place for Huns.
Death was guarding every roadway, death was watching every field,
And behind each rise of terrain was a rapid-fire concealed
But Uncle Sam's Marines had orders: 'Drive the Boche from where they're hid.
For the honor of Old Glory, take the woods!' and so they did.
I fancy none will tell it as the story should be told-
None will ever do full justice to those Yankee troopers bold.
How they crawled upon their stomachs through the fields of golden wheat
With the bullets spitting at them in that awful battle heat.
It's a tale too big for writing; it's beyond the voice or pen,
But it glows among the splendor of the bravest deeds men.
It's recorded as a battle, but I fancy it will live,
As the brightest gem of courage human struggles have to give.
Inch by inch, they crawled to victory toward the flaming mounts of guns;
Inch by inch, they crawled to grapple with the barricaded Huns
On through fields that death was sweeping with a murderous fire, they went
Till the Teuton line was vanquished and the German strength was spent.
Ebbed and flowed the tides of battle as they've seldom done before;
Slowly, surely, moved the Yankees against all the odds of war.
For the honor of the fallen, for the glory of the dead,
The living line of courage kept the faith and moved ahead.
'They'd been ordered not to falter, and when night came on they stood
With Old Glory proudly flying o'er the trees of Belleau Wood.
-Edgar Albert Guest
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas
USMC, Ret.
Rah
Beautifully written poem. Thank you for sharing this.
Ooh-rah and Semper Fi!
Thanks for sharing. My Great Uncle fought back in WW1. I remember visiting him in the Veterans Hospital when I was a very little girl. He had a lung condition. I wonder if it was caused by the Mustard gas used during the war. I enjoy watching historical videos.
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When assigned to these units Marines still wear Pogey ropes.
That would be the 4th and 6th Marine Regiments. I served with the 6th and still have mine on my dress Alphas.
@@jeffburnham6611 congrats. I never was assigned to either regiment. In fact, I don’t know if they were activated in the 60’s when I was in.
@@w.p8960 Vietnam?
@@Hunter_Stonestreet yes. Extended 6 mo. Spent 66 there.
Ooh-Rah!!! Godbless all my fellow Tuefel Hunden Brothers and Sisters!!!
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Received my bag today. Very proud to carry it with me yhanks
My pleasure
We love our Marines!!
I was from 86 to 92 in weapons company 2nd Battalion 5th marine regiment . Not only did we earn our nickname of toful hunden(DEVEL HOUND OR DOG) THE 5th marine regiment also earned the right to wear the French Fourigea. The only American military unit to be so honored.( not sure of the German spelling of devil sorry.)
Thanks for your respect for our military, brother. Much love to ya, mate!!!
My Great Uncle Harold was at Belleau Woods… I have his 03’ Springfield…
My youngest son is a Corporal in the Marines.... OohRaaah!!!!
My paternal Uncle was one of the Frozen Chosen of Chosin and was MIA for 6 weeks. My Maternal was one of the first combat Marines into Da Nang 1964. the 23rd IR was one of the old Buffalo Soldier Regiments.
Didn't know the details had heard of bellou wood. Thanks
Great reaction as always.
I just got done watching Last Surviving WW2 Medal of Honor : Hershel "Woody" Williams
well worth the watch.
Proud to be a US Marine
When I went through Parris Island in the summer of 1968 we were taught the storied history of the United States Marine Corps. Recruits are still taught the same as when I was there. We were taught that the French & English didn't fire at ranges over 200 yards. The Marines were practicing at 800-1000 yards with their 30-06 Springfield rifles for the inter-service rifle matches. So when they had open targets at 600-800 yards, they dropped them. The Germans didn't believe that anyone could accurately hit them at that range. That was where the name Devil Dogs came from. Semper Fi Brother Rest In Peace Marine Forever
Thanks John
You know that the Devil Dogs thing isn't true, the phrase was in a story printed in newspapers across the US & it was 6 weeks before Belleau Wood. Also that they'd brought British Army Snipers over to the US to run the Sniper Schools to train the American soldiers prior to leaving for France. I honestly don't know where this ridiculous story that the British couldn't fire a rifle rapidly or accurately comes from? Over one million dead German soldiers & apparently the British & the French couldn't shoot accurately over distance.😆
Very great find my Scottish brother
I love it
Cheers from across the pond. Served USMC ,1986 to 1994 .
My pleasure
The only personal information I know about WWI is my grandfather was a captain in the USA army stationed in France and he always said he hated the French.
George B Clark said "for all intense and purposes the old warriors of the U. S. Marine Corp were virtually wiped out".
But they held the woods, didn't they !!!!
I actually really like the channel you just reacted to. They have a few of them. Dark Docs, Dark Seas, and one or 2 more that I suddenly cannot remember for the life of me. Dark somethingorother.
Yeah. I did one already from it. I will be doing another soon
Sgt.Maj. Daly was nominated for a third Medal of Honor but it was downgraded to a Distinguished Service Cross and later a Navy Cross. He was robbed...
Sadly that's happened in the UK too in the past
@@TheDonsChannelthey made a law that no one could earn more than 1 because of the absolute mad lad that was sgt maj. Dam Daly if that tells you how insane he was lol
Great video! #No more talkin, let's go # veterans battle still rages.
Thank you
The German people are different now….I hope! 😂 I can trace my soldier ancestors back to the 1700’s on my mother’s side. My grandfathers fought in WW1. My father was an Air Force Captain during WW2. I’m of Dutch, Wales, and Scottish decent. I’m so proud!
Great video, horrible war.
Sadly I don't think our men boys have the spirit, heart and guts to do something like that Now to fight and keep going against all odds.
Marines are still Marines, they continue to be professional warriors. Believe me that spirit is still there, in the Corps.
One German report sent back from the front described the Marines as "Stormtrooper" quality. German stormtroopers were nicknamed tanks on two legs, they were sent in when normal infantry failed, to break lines, infiltrate enemy trenches, or for special missions.
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when talking to a captured German solder he said the Marines fought like teufelshunde considered the most ferocious animal in the universe the legendry devildog
That didn't happen fella, don't get angry I'm just saying. The "Devil Dogs" was a wire story that over 100 US newspapers published & it was six weeks before Belleau Wood. It doesn't mean that the Marine's didn't fight hard it simply means the German's didn't call anyone Devil Dogs. It's similar to the Black Watch fighting in Kilts & the legend is the Germans called them "Ladies from Hell" 😆 So yeah these exaggerated tales happen, they're just a bit of fun.
Mistake 1st Tank Battalion Bravo company mostly on Hill 55, excuse the error I’m old 😝
Hi 👋 don love from Australia 🇦🇺 love your videos. Keep up with the great videos mate
If you ever come down under would love to buy you a beer 🍺 and some extras.
Thanks Darryl
We all know how the French are when naming places...For Bellau Wood,, to be renamed "Bouis De Brigade de la Marine" "The Forrest of The Marine Brigade"...should speak volumes...as US Marine, i had the honor of being on that sacred field in 2001...a memory i will forever cherish.
God Bless the USMC , from a US Navy veteran. Look up The Battle of Samar - Odds ? What are those ? by Drachinfel , RUclipsr. You'll be astounded .
If you've ever encountered one of these crayon eaters it's a strange trip I was at muster one day and a group of devil dogs started barking and growling and just yelling rah kill rah at us sailors it went on the whole muster so about 15 minutes that was the day I understood that their iq is good just their brain had fallen out at some point during boot camp
ha ha that sounds like us for sure
Learned the Marines song in country school.
I LOVE Dark Docs!!
Three of my grandkids were Jarhead clan...3rd generation...never ending story...
"1918, USA intervene
Until now they were mainly observing
There in the wheat fields and a small piece of land
It's a battle that'll write history!
5 times attacked, and then 5 times repelled
At the 6th time they managed to break the line
Heart of the corps, and a part of the lore
The deadliest weapon on earth!
Kill, fight, die
That's what a soldier should do
Top of the game, earning their name
They were the Devil dogs
In a war machine
They were the USA marines
Dogs lead ahead, and attack through the lead
Put to test, at the battle of Belleau
Clearing the forest and advance through the trees
It's the end of the war that's in sight
Hill 142, it's a final break through
It's the key to controlling the battlefield
Second to none, a marine and a gun
And the foes run in fear of their name
Kill, fight, die
That's what a soldier should do
Top of the game, earning their name
They were the Devil dogs
In a war machine
They were the USA marines
In times they are needed, such times they appear
When a leader has fallen, a hero arise
And inspire the lost into glorious deeds that
Would give them a name that live on to this day
When in times they are needed, such times they appear
When a leader has fallen, a hero arise
And inspire the lost into glorious deeds that
Would give them a name that live on to this day
"Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?"
Second to none, a marine and a gun
Raising hell as they're fighting like dogs of war
Heart of the corps, and a part of the lore
The deadliest weapon on earth
Kill, fight, die
That's what a soldier should do
Top of the game, earning their name
They were the Devil dogs
In a war machine
They were the USA
And since then
They are the devil dogs of war
And then always
Are the USA marines"
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😂Oh mate stop it, smh.
Its funny. I think the quote "We have Americans opposite us, they are reckless fellows." Can be taken as a compliment by alot of Americans lol
I’m a Devil Dog. Thanks for posting.
Do charge of the light brigade. Australian and Turks at Beersheba very heroic horseman.
That's the battle we earned the the blood stripe on the dress blue uniform. And devil dogs by german soldiers(fought like hounds from hell). Semper Fi
It should be taken into consideration that the American entry into WWI didn't just bring in fresh fighting men and material, but a shot of that American youthful can-do enthusiasm. By this time the armies on both sides were exhausted, and the French had even suffered some mutinies.
Nice vid.. Fox Co., 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment - Vietnam 1968 - 1970.
Well Scottish guy, know that a lot of those Marines were Scott descendants as as was I
as a Marine. We were just as you faced with a challenge.
React to Douglas MacArthur's history and his father please!
Im a Navy vet of 2 wars and as much as it hurts to say, coming from a long line of Marines....those men were built different...but they are still a department of the Navy lol
OoRah! Semper Fi
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Have you done an A-10 reaction?
Not yet
Semper Fi
WW1 was a Slaughter house.
It really was
Up until this Gen. Pershing didn’t have any use for the Marine. He changed his opinion on Marines after this. Marine veterans that gou there to tour the citizens of the surrounding towns after 100 years are still very appreciative of Marine still.
Men who stood TALL in hell, SEMPER FI
Whether the "Teufelshunde" moniker was given by the Germans or by newspapers is unclear in this day and age. Either way the nickname stuck after an American newspaper printed it in April of 1918. The reputation was earned, and that fighting spirit lives on through the USMC, even today. Hell, the Taliban complained about Marines, ""We got a radio intercept yesterday,” Lt. Garcia said. “Some Talib leaders in Pakistan were chewing out the local fighters for quitting. The locals yelled back, ‘Marines run toward our bullets.'” Oorah! Semper Fi, Devil Dogs!
Just another case where Americans kept the French from having to learn German. God bless those Marines that fought and lost many of their lives to protect our allies. Considering how young our country is, it's amazing on how we were able to show strength and conviction to defend France.
@@loraynemorton4048 seems the least we could do, considering their help during our revolutionary War.
When I found out that the Devil Dogs thing wasn't true, it got me wondering if the other story's were exaggerated tales. I found out that he one that told of the German's saying that only the American's had them under such rapid & accurate rifle fire. They'd never had anything like that from the British & the French, that's ridiculous nonsensical rubbish. There are actually quite a few crazy WWI stories, someone should make a video about them all. That would be great to watch.
The Fat Electrian has a slightly different account of it to check out.
I was 2 hrs late but I made it. Interesting video.
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My Dad was a Marine during the Second World War. I couldn’t be prouder.
Hate to break it to you brother but that "Let's go!!" sounded way too English. Lol
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We Marines are not reckless, we just will never die like a bitch.