5th Group 2 World War I Battles Timeline by Charles Morris

Battle of Belleau Wood June 1-26 1918

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It was a crucial moment for the AEF. The battle took place in an old hunting preserve near the French village of Belleau only 39 miles from Paris. It was a significant victory against the German army. They were led by General John J. Pershing and solidifying their presence on the Western Front. The U.S. Corps earned the nickname "Devil Dogs" during the battle.

Second Battle of the Marne 15 July- 6 August 1918

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From March to July of 1918, the Germans made an attack by launching four devastating offensives. This brought the German Army back to the Marne River. This was the second time Germany was close to winning, but the turning point was when there were American divisions. The divisions were along the Marne and in Champagne which played a defensive role. The Americans then went on the offensive role under the command of Hunter Liggett. The experience from the fighting would prove invaluable as they began independent operations in September.

Saint Mihiel September 12-16 1918

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The battle of Saint Mihiel was a great World War I which was now a part of the newly formed American First Army under General John J. It was the first major operation that was planned by Americans and executed by Americans as an independent force. This was called "Americas first truly great modern battle" because their combined arms attack successfully eliminated Saint Mihiel salient. Because of the great success, this battle was marked by American significant success, the largest air offensive of the war. Americas capability if being a major military power was shown.

Meuse-Argonne Offensive September 26 - November 11, 1918

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The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was the battle that resulted in the most casualties for the American military. 26,777 AEF soldiers were killed and 95,768 were wounded. The American army's commander was General John J. Their objective was to capture the railroad hub at Sedan in order to break the railway network supporting the German army. Pershing's First Army overwhelmed the Germans with and attack that began November 1st. The American soldiers secured a massive amount of territory over the river and by November 5th they took control of the Meuse-Argonne Sector. They ended up settling in an armstice on November 11.

Joycelyn M, Valeria A, Yarisbeth V, Sevynn H

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