John J. Pershing led over 600,000 American troops in an attack on Germany. The attack occurred on September 26th, 1918. The Germans inflicted many casualties on the American troops, but by early November of 1918, the American Troops had broken through German defenses, and opened a hold on the eastern flank of the German lines. Soon after the Germans began to retreat and this was the end of WW1.
Idkman
The closest city to Argonne Forest is Verdun which is on the outskirts of the forest
The Battle of the Argonne Forest, also known as the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, took place in three phases between September 26 and November 11, 1918. It included five battles that can otherwise be considered separately:the Battle of Somme-Pythe Battle of Saint-Thierrythe Battle of Montfauconthe Battle of Chesnethe Advance on the MeuseIt is often cited as the last major Allied and American offensive of the war, as the Allies were still advancing into German-held areas when the armistice was announced. It is also cited as claiming more US lives than any other battle then or since, which is to be expected given the duration of the operations and the number of American troops involved (250,000+). Included in the deaths were casualties from the Spanish Flu (influenza), which spread across Europe beginning in June 1918.
At the Ardennes Forest and all around that region of territory- The battle got it's name from a huge bulge that swept across the forest.
It intensified because Germany created an armistice with Argonne Forest.
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Idkman
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Battle of the Argonne Forest
Battle of the Argonne Forest.
American Order of Battle Meuse-Argonne Offensive happened in 1918.
The battle of the Argonne Forest
The Battle of the Argonne caused the final breakdown of German resistance and helped bring about the German request for armistice.
Alvin York
It was one of the last battles before Germany surrendered.