{"product_id":"belleau-wood-1918-u-s-marines-operations-battle-map","title":"Belleau Wood – 1918 U.S. Marines Operations Battle Map","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelleau Wood – 1918 U.S. Marines Operations Battle Map\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Battle of Belleau Wood was fought from June 1–26, 1918, during the German Spring Offensive of World War I. Two U.S. Army divisions, including the 2nd U.S. Division with its attached 4th Marine Brigade, were engaged in one of the fiercest battles fought by American forces during the war. The brutal fighting in and around Belleau Wood became foundational to Marine Corps history and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In June 1918, German forces pushed toward Paris in a final offensive effort. U.S. Marines and soldiers were ordered to halt the advance near the Marne River. Over weeks of relentless combat, the 4th Marine Brigade conducted repeated assaults through dense woods, repelled counterattacks, and secured key positions including the village of Bouresches. The Marines’ stand at Belleau Wood earned them international recognition and the enduring nickname “Devil Dogs.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Map’s Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This detailed operational map portrays the disposition of the 4th Brigade (Marine), 2nd U.S. Division during the battle. It illustrates front lines and unit movements added in 1940 to a 1912 base map, highlighting flank attacks north of Champillon village on the left and the seizure of Bouresches on the right. Terrain features, road networks, and river contours are clearly shown, providing a precise geographic view of the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Belleau Wood marked the emergence of American combat power on the Western Front. The courage and determination displayed there became central to Marine Corps tradition. This map preserves the tactical landscape of one of the defining engagements of World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuseum-Quality Reproduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This is a high-quality reproduction of the original historical battle map, professionally printed on archival Hahnemühle paper using the Giclée printing process to preserve fine cartographic detail, line clarity, and long-term display durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• U.S. Marine Corps veterans and families\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• World War I historians and collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Military academies and ROTC programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Offices, studies, and veteran memorial spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Gifts honoring Marine Corps heritage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Publication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 1912 base map; 1940 front line annotations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 1:20,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Operational front line battle map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBattle\/Conflict:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Battle of Belleau Wood (World War I)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBattle Result:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e American Victory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e High-Quality Reproduction Print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDimensions (Width x Height): 24 x 34.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEach map is printed using the finest materials and methods. Your map will be handled with white gloves from start to finish. We use the Giclée printing method on Hahnemühle paper, which produces a clear, extremely detailed, durable map perfect for proud display in your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battle Archives","offers":[{"title":"24x34.5 \/ Unframed","offer_id":37531872657566,"sku":"B.1.Belleau Wood.01","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x34.5 \/ Black Frame - $549","offer_id":48275140018415,"sku":"B.1.BelleauWood.01","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x34.5 \/ Walnut Brown Frame - $569","offer_id":48275140051183,"sku":"B.1.BelleauWood.01","price":569.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2520\/0742\/files\/Belleau_Wood_1918_U.S._Marines_Operations_Battle_Map_01.jpg?v=1771970387","url":"https:\/\/www.battlearchives.com\/products\/belleau-wood-1918-u-s-marines-operations-battle-map","provider":"Battle Archives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}