The nickname ‘Devil Dog’ for Marines originated from which source?

• A. From the German word Teufelhunden used by German soldiers for Marines at Belleau Wood in 1918.
• B. From a breed of dog used in training.
• C. From a French pastry nickname.
• D. From a dog in a Marine Corps mascot.

Answer: (A)

This question tests the origin of the nickname “Devil Dog” for Marines. At Belleau Wood in 1918, German soldiers reportedly used the term Teufelhunden—literally “devil dogs”—to describe the U.S. Marines’ ferocity in battle. That German designation stuck as a nickname and became part of Marine lore, later embraced as a proud moniker. The other options don’t fit the historical record: it isn’t about a training breed, a French pastry, or a Marine Corps mascot.