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October 12, 1917
Valdez Daily Prospector
Valdez, Alaska
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At Quantico, Va., on Oct. 12, US Marines train by practicing the rebel yell, taught by Confederate veterans, to instill fear in German enemies. The yell blends cowboy and Seminole elements to boost charges against trenches.
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PRACTICE REBEL YELL TO FRIGHTEN GERMANS
QUANTICO, Va., Oct. 12. To put "the fear of God" into Boche hearts, United States marines in training here are practicing the old-time rebel yell.
Confederate veterans, who take keen interest in the activities of the sea soldiers, are teaching the boys their battle cry, reminiscent of civil war days. It is thought that the blending of a cowman's "ee-yah" with blood-curdling whoops of the Seminole will put a "pep" in the marine corps charge sufficient to dislodge the Boches from their trenches.
QUANTICO, Va., Oct. 12. To put "the fear of God" into Boche hearts, United States marines in training here are practicing the old-time rebel yell.
Confederate veterans, who take keen interest in the activities of the sea soldiers, are teaching the boys their battle cry, reminiscent of civil war days. It is thought that the blending of a cowman's "ee-yah" with blood-curdling whoops of the Seminole will put a "pep" in the marine corps charge sufficient to dislodge the Boches from their trenches.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Rebel Yell
Us Marines
Training
Confederate Veterans
World War I
Psychological Warfare
What entities or persons were involved?
United States Marines
Confederate Veterans
Where did it happen?
Quantico, Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
United States Marines
Confederate Veterans
Location
Quantico, Va.
Event Date
Oct. 12
Story Details
US Marines at Quantico practice the rebel yell, taught by Confederate veterans, blending it with cowboy and Seminole whoops to frighten Germans and enhance trench assaults.