Château Thierry & Belleau Wood 1918

America’s baptism of fire on the Marne

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Château Thierry & Belleau Wood 1918

America’s baptism of fire on the Marne

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A detailed, yet concise, exploration of the US Army's entrance into the Great War.

In May and June 1918 the newly arrived American Expeditionary Force fought two actions that helped defeat the last German offensive of World War I. At Château Thierry a combined French and American force stopped the Germans from crossing the Marne River. Building on this success the US 2nd Division stopped the German advance on Paris and were given the task of recapturing Belleau Wood.

First-hand accounts, photographs, and detailed maps dramatically bring to life these key battles, America's baptism of fire in World War I.

Table of Contents

Origins of the Campaign

Chronology
Opposing Commanders
Opposing Armies
Opposing Plans
America Enters the War
Chateau-Thierry and Belleau Wood
Aftermath
The Battlefield Today

Bibiliography
Index

Product details

Published 10 Jan 2007
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781846030345
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 72 b/w; 4 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Campaign
Short code CAM 177
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

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David Bonk

David Bonk is a lifelong student of military histo…

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Peter Dennis

Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazine…

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