Devil Dog

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/devil-dog

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the originating conflict?World War I
2. What is the symbolic attributes?Tenacity, bravery, loyalty, discipline, and psychological fortitude
3. What does the nickname "Devil Dog" mean for Marines?It comes from German soldiers calling them "Teufel Hunden," which means Devil Dogs. It shows how brave and fierce Marines were on the battlefield.
4. Why did German soldiers call Marines "Devil Dogs"?Because Marines fought hard and were very brave. Their fighting style was seen as fierce and unstoppable.

Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
Moniker: A name or nickname.
Ethos: The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.