Belleau Wood
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Belleau Wood may refer to:
- The Battle of Belleau WoodBattle of Belleau WoodThe Battle of Belleau Wood occurred during the German 1918 Spring Offensive in World War I, near the Marne River in France. The battle was fought between the U.S...
, near Château-Thierry, France, the scene of heavy fighting by U.S. Marines in World War I - USS Belleau WoodUSS Belleau WoodTwo ships of the United States Navy have been named Belleau Wood, after the Battle of Belleau Wood near Château-Thierry in France.* The , was a light aircraft carrier converted from a cruiser hull and in service during World War II....
, two United States Navy ships that have been named after the Battle:- USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24)USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24)USS Belleau Wood was a United States Navy active during World War II in the Pacific Theater, from 1943 to 1945. The ship also served in the First Indochina War under French Navy temporary service as Bois Belleau....
, a light aircraft carrier (1942–1953), later in the French Navy as the Bois Belleau (1953–1960) - USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3)USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3)USS Belleau Wood , nicknamed "Devil Dog", was the second ship named after the battle of Belleau Wood in World War I. Her keel was laid down on 5 March 1973 at Pascagoula, Mississippi, by Ingalls Shipbuilding. She was launched on 11 April 1977, and commissioned on 23 September 1978, with Captain T.C...
, an amphibious assault ship (1978–2006)
- USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24)