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

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Sarah, Emily, Janeth, Izzie, Olivia, Lacey.

Battle of Belleau Wood June 1/26/1918

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The Battle of Belleau was considered a crucial turning point in the war, it was also an important moment for the American Expeditorinary Forces (AEF) in WWI. The battle took place in a former hunting preserve near the French Village of Belleau. The Battle of Belleau demonstrated the combat skills of American troops led by General John. J Pershing.This battle helped out to finish the German offensive and reinforce the Allied morale.

The Second Battle of Marne 15 July-6 August 1918

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The Second Battle of Marne took place from July to August 1918, between The German and Fence. During the battle they used tactics like trench warfare. Along side the Americans the French were able to push back the Germans from the Marne to Vesle River. The Americans caused more than 40% of the allied causalities. This battle was the first time that the AEF fought side by side. After this battle the AEF began interdependent operations in September.

Saint Mihiel September 12-16 1918

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September 12 1918 nearly half a million American soldiers crouched in the trenches along the sixty-five kilometer section in the Western Front waiting for the signal and they had planned an American executed operation the (AEF) had not fought such a large group which started a modern battle The four-day offensive was a severe baptism of fire on the First Army which led to the U.S. Army to progress in its evolution and an ultimate victory in the war.

Meuse-Argonne Offensive 26 September-November 11 1918

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The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was considered the most expensive battle in American military history. The loss of much of the AEF resulted in pressure to split the American army and have them under French control.

The campaign's main goal was to break the railway network that supported the German army in France and Flanders. Pershing's first army overwhelmed the Germans and with a final attack they secured a massive amount of territory. An armistice took effect on November 11, and the 47-day battle was the end to the Great War.