World War I Chronology, June 1918: Battle of Belleau Wood

JUNE 6

BATTLE OF BELLEAU WOOD

German offensive is stopped at the height of its attack.  Paris is saved.

A fierce fight occurs at Hill 142.

The 2nd Infantry Division's 4th Marine Brigade suffers 50 percent casualties (4,677).  This is where the Marines proved their mettle.

Total U.S. casualties:  1,811 KIA and 7,966 WIA.

An Army brigade captures Vaux, and two days later Bouresches is captured.

All told, the Germans lose 9,500 troops and have 1,600 captured.

--DaCoot