A vivid, eyewitness account of Belleau Wood that reveals how a small force changed the war’s course.
The book offers a graphic, on-the-ground view of the Battle of Belleau Wood, told in the voice of General Catlin and his Marines. It blends battlefield detail with portraits of leadership, training, and the spirit that defined the US Marine Corps in the Great War. Readers will gain a sense of the courage, discipline, and stubborn determination that helped turn the tide near Paris.
Through first-hand scenes of bombardment, tank action, and the cheers of comrades, this edition examines how a single battle became a turning point. It also looks at the making of a Marine—training, command, camaraderie, and the mindset that drove soldiers to fight when duty called.
- Direct, eye-witness descriptions of combat on the Belleau Wood front
- Insights into Marine training, leadership, and esprit de corps
- Profiles of officers and enlisted men who played key roles
- Context for why this battle is considered a turning point in the war
Ideal for fans of military history and biographies of American war leaders.