Why are U.S. Marines nicknamed 'Devil Dogs'? #military #usa #shorts

Discover the legendary origins of why U.S. Marines are nicknamed "Devil Dogs"! Dive into a thrilling historical moment from World War I at Belleau Wood, France, where fierce Marines, shrouded in mustard gas and clad in gas masks, climbed a strategic hill under harrowing conditions. Witness from the German perspective how these tenacious warriors, appearing more like monstrous creatures than men, charged through the battlefield on all fours, instilling terror and earning a nickname that would become a badge of honor. Click to unveil the full story of bravery and the birth of a legend!

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[STGSHROOM]

Every time Uncle Sam lets the Marines off there leash no pun intended they come a back with a new scary nickname

[DentZilber]

It's a badge of honor when the enemy gives you a nickname out of sheer terror.

[Alalpog]

I mean, the Germans weren't wrong about those marines.

[ReddFoxx-xzej]

"And there I stood staring as demons crawled out of hell with rifles in hand and a look of death on their faces, I knew demons had come for us" -A German soldiers eye witness testimony from this moment in time

[bluerose]

Casually leave out the marine sgt who said and I quote; “Come on you sons of bitches do you wanna live forever?” Before leading the charge with his pistol drawn

[ek]

“The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!” ― Eleanor Roosevelt
I think that fine lady said all there needs to say about Marines :)

[bryangriffin]

Rest in peace grandfather he is a marine for life. This man fought in World War II, came back and raised a family six kids and a two bedroom house yeah never complained worked for 35 years of the phone company installing telephone poles in Iowa in the nasty winter in the nasty summer, my grandfather, the hero

[carolperczak]

My Dad was a Marine.
Died in 2016. Miss you Dad.❤❤❤Semper Fi
to ALL MARINES.❤❤

[gruntusmc]

That name was well earned!.
Semper Fi Brothers!. You've set the standards for the future Generations which made You Legends in The Legacy of The Corps. You'd never be forgotten, You're part of our history.
RIP BROTHERS!.

[okinawagorilla]

ICU to wheelchair. Walker to a cane. I got my legs back now. Still a while before I have to stand guard of those golden streets. Wouldn't change a thing. God, Country, Corps. All for my family. Walk the walk.

[airsignfilth]

I wouldn't doubt it was terrifying to see a whole slew of pissed off, unsupervised, 17-20yo marines.

[justinmccluskey]

"Decked out I gas maske." How did they see the foaming mouth and bloodshot eyes???

[XtrmTJ]

Unless you have earned the title United States Marine, you will Never understand.
Semper Fi Brothers.

[pestlince]

Since my grandpa can't comment himself....

I gotcha Gramps

*Deep breath and with stomach

"OO-RAH!"

[jangardner]

That's why their song says if the army and the navy ever gaze on Heaven's scene they will find it's streets are guarded by United States Marines.

[lildrippy_onlydrippy]

Just imagine what we think from what events that happened back then what those marines actually looked, compared to what those germans saw.

[dudepool]

Makes me proud to be an American, named Mutt, who was deemed too crazy for the Marines.

[johnwilson]

They are called Devil Dogs because they FUBAR the enemy! Semper Fi! Hoo-rah!🫡 And to All Marines, thank you for your service. And to all of our Armed Services, thank you for your service.

[me]

Those men are beasts. Brave brave hero’s of men that risked their lives, so we could screw up the word even more.

[Ryumen]

"RETREAT?! HELL, WE JUST GOT HERE!"

This is where that saying came from because they arrived to save the French and other allies that then said they should all retreat. Fucking terrifying!