Battle of Chateau Thierry (1918)

The Battle of Chateau Thierry was fought on July 18, 1918. It was a battle in World War I.

Related Topics:
July 18 - 1918 - World War I

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On the morning of July 18, 1918, the French and American forces between Fontenoy and Chateau Thierry launched an assault against the German positions. This assault on a 40 km wide front was the first for over a year. The American army played the larger role fighting for the regions around Soissons and Chateau Thierry. This assault was a reaction on an attack by the German forces on July 15.

Related Topics:
July 18 - 1918 - French - American - Fontenoy - Chateau Thierry - German - Soissons - July 15

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The allied forces had managed to keep their plans a secret, and their attack at 4:45 in the morning took the Germans by surprise.

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