Belleau Wood

/bɛlˈoʊ/
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Definitions of Belleau Wood
  1. noun
    a World War I battle in northwestern France where the Allies defeated the Germans in 1918
    synonyms: Battle of the Marne, Chateau-Thierry, Marne River
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    a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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