4th Group 2 World War I Battles Timeline by Charles Morris

Battle of Bellau Wood June 1-26 1918

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This battle was a crucial moment for the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in World War I. The battle took place in a former hunting preserve near the French village of Belleau, which is only 39 miles from Paris. It is marked as a significant victory against the German army, demonstrating the combat prowess of American troops led by General John J. Pershing and solidifying their presence on the Western Front. It particularly highlighted the bravery and tenacity of the U.S. Marine Corps, who earned the nickname "Devil Dogs" during the battle. It is considered a key turning point in the war, helping to halt the German offensive and bolster Allied morale.

Second Battle of the Marne 15 July-6 August 1918

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The turning point of the first world war on the western front. The Germans assault on the Chemin des Dames at the end of May brought the German army back to the Marne river. On July 18th the French army, which included multiple American divisions, initiated a series of offensives that pushed Germans back from the Marne to the Vesle river. The Battle saw AEF division fighting side by side for the first time. The experience gained in the fighting near the Marne would prove invaluable as the AEF began independent operations in September.

Saint Mihiel September 12-16 1918

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In the morning of September 12, 1918, went to war. The members of the AEF had never fought in a formation larger than the corps under French or British leadership. Now under the command of General John J. Pershing, they launched an operation which was known as "America's first truly great modern battle." This was also a four-day offensive to show the Allies and Germans that Americans were able to operate as an independent command. This then helped the grand Allied offensive that seized the initiative along and across the Western Front and paved a way for an ultimate victory in this war.

Meuse-Argonne Offensive 26 September 11th-November 11th 1918

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The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was the final major Allied offensive of World War I, occurring from September 26 to November 11, 1918. Led by General John J. Pershing, it involved over 1.2 million American soldiers and was the largest and bloodiest operation for the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in the war, resulting in over 26,000 American deaths and significant German casualties. The offensive successfully cut German supply lines and helped push German forces to withdraw, contributing directly to the end of the war on the Armistice day of November 11, 1918.

Names

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Hunter, Ava, Sariah, Jimena, Katherine, and Brentlon