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20th Century Battlefields: 1918 US Action

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In the first major American action of the war, US Marines take on a tenacious German defense in the Battle of Belleau Wood.

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In a last bid for victory before American troops can tip the balance, the Germans stage a massive blitzkrieg-like attack against the British lines. Learn more about World War I in this video.