History Of The Marine Corps

This episode covers the Marines’ brutal second day at Soissons. After the 5th Marines took heavy losses on day one, the 6th stepped up to face entrenched German divisions across open wheat fields with almost no cover. What followed was chaos: shattered units, mounting casualties, and desperate pushes just to stay alive. We track Marines like Cates, Overton, and Gulberg as they navigate the worst combat they’ve ever seen. By the end of the battle, more than half the 6th Regiment was gone, but the line held. ************* Visit HistoryoftheMarineCorps.com to subscribe to our newsletter, explore episode notes and images, and see our references. Follow us on social media for updates and bonus content: Facebook and Twitter (@marinehistory) and Instagram (@historyofthemarines). This episode is sponsored by Audible. Visit AudibleTrial.com/marinehistory for a free audiobook and a 30-day trial.