American Troops enter the Fight
What happens to the Germans?
The offensive broke the fighting spirit of the German Army, forcing them to retreat continuously.
Who led the "Lost Battalion"?
Maj. Charles Whittlesey.
When was the battle?
1918.
What was the casualties or losses?
Approximately 120,000 casualties and 56,000 POWs captured by Allied forces.
Who assumed command of the First Army during the battle?
Lt. Gen. Hunter Liggett.
Where did the battle take place?
The Western front in France.
How many American troops were involved?
1.2 million American troops.
How many days was the battle?
47-days.
Who earned the Medal of Honor for capturing 132 German soldiers almost single-handedly?
Sgt. Alvin York.
what was The role of the AEF.
Pershing’s 1st Army was given the toughest terrain—the dense, fortified Argonne Forest and the Meuse River valley—to drive toward Sedan-Mézières railway, a vital logistical line for Germany.
What was this battle known for?
It is known for being the deadliest battle in American history.
What was the name of the carrier pigeon that delivered a crucial message to stop friendly artillery fire on the Lost Battalion, saving 194 men despite being severely injured.
Cher Ami.
What is this battle famous for?
The entrapment of the "Lost Battalion" in the Argonne Forest.
Who commanded the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) through the entire battle?
Gen. John J. Pershing.
What was the goal?
To strike the Germans along the entire Western Front simultaneously, preventing them from shifting reserves.