The Tale of a Devil Dog (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William A. Carter

9780331110593: The Tale of a Devil Dog (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331110598 ISBN 13: 9780331110593

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Relive the frontline courage and camaraderie of Marines in World War I, as told through vivid, veteran-driven memories.

This memoir follows Marines through the brutal battles around Belleau Wood, Bouresches, and hilltop defenses, where they earned the nickname “Teufel hunden.” It captures the grind of marching, fighting, and holding ground under shell fire, and the deep bonds that kept troops going when help seemed far away. The narrative traces moments of danger, sacrifice, and small acts of bravery that defined the unit’s identity.

Readers will witness life beyond combat—care for the wounded, the endurance of fatigue, and the stark realities of war that shaped a generation. The book also follows the homeward arc: a Paris parade that offered rare respite, the pull of American shores, and the long road of demobilization that returned veterans to civilian life.

Grit and method of trench warfare, artillery barrages, and close-quarters fighting.
Living through fear, faith, and fierce loyalty to comrades.
Scenes of Parisian celebration, postwar relief, and the pull of home.
Remembrance of war’s toll and the enduring pride of service.

Ideal for readers of military memoirs and history who want a ground-level view of the Marine experience in 1918–1919.

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