Which occurred first, the Battle of Belleau Wood or the destruction of Task Force Faith?
Battle of Belleau Wood The Battle of Belleau Wood (1–26 June 1918) occurred during the German Spring Offensive in World War I, near the Marne River in France. The battle was fought between the U.S. 2nd (under the command of Major General Omar Bundy) and 3rd Divisions along with French and British forces against an assortment of German units including elements from the 237th, 10th, 197th, 87th, and 28th Divisions. The battle has become a key component of the lore of the United States Marine Corps.
Battle of Gainesville The Battle of Gainesville (not to be confused with the First Skirmish of Gainesville of February 14, 1864) was fought on August 17, 1864, when a Confederate force defeated Union detachments on a raid from the Union garrison in the Jacksonville, Florida, area. However, the other and first Battle of Gainesville was fought on February 14, 1864, when a small unit associated with the February 1864 Florida Expedition, defeated a Confederate cavalry unit.