Trenches – World War I (1914-1918) (2005): S01E08 – Retribution

Introduction Trenches – World War I (1914-1918) is a 2005 war documentary. Outline Details the events leading up to the US joining the war in 1917 including the battle of Belleau Wood. After the Marines were repeatedly urged to turn back by retreating French forces, Marine Captain, Lloyd Williams uttered the now famous retort “Retreat?…

Andrew Marshall

15/09/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Trench Warfare, World War One

Introduction

Trenches – World War I (1914-1918) is a 2005 war documentary.

Outline

Details the events leading up to the US joining the war in 1917 including the battle of Belleau Wood. After the Marines were repeatedly urged to turn back by retreating French forces, Marine Captain, Lloyd Williams uttered the now famous retort “Retreat? Hell we just got here.”

Trenches – World War I (1914-1918) Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 2005.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.