us enters world war 1
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The battle of Belleau Wood is a tale of myths and legends that holds a strong place in Marine Corps mythology and lore. Marines formed an identity around the ferocity with which their forefathers fought. Though the Marines had been present in history for some time, this was the first time since it was established,…
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The United States initially planned on remaining neutral during the onset of conflict in Europe. Never before had the United States gone to defend foreign soil for foreign governments on such a large scale. Indirectly, the Germans gave the United States no choice but to get involved. Three years after the war began, Germany…