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A recruiting poster makes use of the "Teufel Hunden" nickname
Teufel Hunden, allegedly meaning Devil Dogs in German, is a motivational nickname for a U.S. Marine. The Devil Dogs were a New York-based garage punk band, started in 1989 by Andy Gortler (guitars), Steve Baise (bass) and Paul Corio (drums). ... Drakes Devil Dogs is a pre-packaged cake snack widely available at convenience stores and vending machines on the United States East Coast. ... Binomial name Daudin, 1803 Subspecies (Eastern Hellbender) (Ozark Hellbender) The Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) is a large aquatic salamander native to North America whose habitat includes large, swiftly flowing streams with rocky bottoms. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... // A nickname is a name of a person or thing other than its proper name. ... The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States military responsible for providing power projection from the sea,[1] utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. ...
Origin
The exact origin of the term is unknown. According to tradition in the United States Marine Corps, it was given by German soldiers to U.S. Marines who fought in the Belleau Wood in 1918. This was reported by American media at the time; however, no evidence has been found of this usage in German records of the time.[1][2] The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States military responsible for providing power projection from the sea,[1] utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. ... Combatants United States France British Empire German Empire Commanders John J. Pershing James Harbord Crown Prince Wilhelm Strength 2 U.S. divisions French 6th Army (elements) British IX Corps (elements) 5 German divisions (elements) Casualties 9,777 unknown The Battle of Belleau Wood was a battle of the first World...
A poster created by Charles B. Falls in 1918 (exhibited at right) was one of the first recorded references to the term.
The actual spelling, "Teufel Hunden", is not a correct spelling in German. The correct German spelling is Teufelshunde.[1]
Modern use
Currently in the Marine Corps, the term Devil Dog is a common nickname for all Marines.
References
^ ab Flippo, Hyde. German Myth 13: Teufelshunde - Devil Dogs. About.com.
^ Simmons, Edwin H.: "Leathernecks at Soissons." Naval History, DEC 2005
DevilDogs, which usually come in packs of eight, have been seen floating in ponds, lakes, birdbaths and toilets across the nation.
The treats came to light this summer after several DevilDogs were found (some individually wrapped inside clear plastic bags) in an Indian ocean in northern Kansas.
Throwing snakes at the DevilDogs runs the risk of upsetting whales and Martians, who enjoy removing the Dogs top lid to get to the creamy filling.
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