Group 4 World War I Battles Timeline by Charles Morris

Battle of Belleau Wood June 1-26 1918

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A crucial moment for the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). The battle took place in a former hunting preserve near the French village of Belleau, only 39 miles from Paris. It was a key turning point.

The Battle of the Marne- 15 July- 6 August 1918

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The Germans launched devastating offensives that resulted in an advance, and brought the German army back to the Marne river. Then the Allies initiated a series of offensives that pushed the Germans back to the Vesle river. The Germans remain on the defensive for the rest of the war, 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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The battle was known as "america's first truly great modern battle". the four day battle was a batism of fire for the first Army but also demonstrated Americans were capable of operating as an independent comman

Meuse Argonne Offensive September 26- November 11 1918

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This Battle was the costliest Battle in American military history in terms of casualties. The American Expeditionary Force lost 26,277 who were killed and 95,768 who where wounded. The commander of American forces was General John J. Pershing.

Names

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Layne

Kollin

Maddox

Alex

Greer

Cash