4th Marine Brigade T-Shirt

The Devil Dogs. Belleau Wood. The Name the Germans Gave Them. In June 1918, the German Army had pushed to within 40 miles of Paris. The French were falling back. The order came down to retreat. A Marine captain named Lloyd Williams looked at the French officer and said: “Retreat? Hell, we just got here.” The 4th Marine Brigade went forward. Through wheat fields swept by machine gun fire. Into the dark tangle of Belleau Wood. For 26 days they fought the Imperial German Army hand-to-hand, yard by yard, until the wood was theirs. The Germans called them Teufelshunden — Devil Dogs — and the name never left. The 4th Marine Brigade T-Shirt honors the brigade that gave the Marine Corps its most enduring legend, in a tee built to carry that weight. Why This Brigade Tee Stands Apart: 4th Marine Brigade Graphic – A bold design honoring the brigade that earned the name “Devil Dogs” at Belleau Wood in June 1918 — the battle that defined the modern Marine Corps identity The Original Devil Dogs – Built for Marines, veterans, and military historians who know that the nickname “Devil Dogs” wasn’t given — it was earned in the wheat fields and forests of France 100% USA Made – Proudly manufactured in America with premium materials and superior craftsmanship Premium 100% Cotton Construction – Soft, breathable fabric built for all-day comfort and lasting durability 9 Colors Available – OD Green, Black, Charcoal Heather, Navy, Heather Gray, Sand, Red, Gold, and Royal — a color for every Marine and every occasion Extended Size Range – Small through 4XL so every Marine and supporter can represent Versatile Unisex Fit – Classic cut that looks sharp on and off base, at the range, or at the centennial commemoration The Story Behind the Brigade: The 4th Marine Brigade — composed of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments — arrived in France as part of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Division in 1917. At Belleau Wood in June 1918, they stopped the German advance cold and then drove them back in some of the most brutal close-quarters fighting of the entire war. The French renamed the wood Bois de la Brigade de Marine — Wood of the Marine Brigade — in their honor. The brigade went on to fight at Soissons, St. Mihiel, Blanc Mont Ridge, and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, compiling a combat record that no Marine unit before or since has matched in a single war. Every Marine who has ever been called a Devil Dog owes that name to the 4th Brigade and what they did in that wood in 1918. Perfect For: Marines and veterans of all eras who carry the Devil Dog legacy, WWI military history enthusiasts and descendants, 5th and 6th Marine Regiment veterans and families, Belleau Wood battlefield visitors and commemorators, and anyone who knows where the name came from and wears it with the pride it deserves. PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA Size Chart Size Chest (inches) Length (inches) Small 34-37 28 Medium 38-41 29 Large 42-45 30 X-Large 46-49 31 2X-Large 50-53 32 3X-Large 54-57 33 4X-Large 58-61 34 Belleau Wood. June 1918. “Retreat? Hell, we just got here.” Teufelshunden. Semper Fi.