Meuse-Argonne Offensive

battle_name=Meuse-Argonne Offensive

Third phase: October 28 to November 11

The American forces reorganized into two armies. The First led by General Ligett, would continue to move to the Carignan-Sedan-Mezieres Railroad. The Second Army led by Lieutenant General Robert L. Bullard, was directed to move eastward towards Metz. The two armies faced 31 German divisions.

Related Topics:
Robert L. Bullard - Metz

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The American offensive became part of a general directive by Marshal Foch to continue pressure along the entire front. The lines of responsibility were shifted to allow the French, who had lost Sedan in 1870 in the Franco-Prussian War, to recapture the city.

Related Topics:
1870 - Franco-Prussian War

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Both sides used military aircraft extensively during this phase of the offensive, including day-light bombing of the enemy forces.

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The offensive stopped when the armistice ending hostilities was signed on November 11.

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