Meuse-Argonne operation

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A major military campaign during World War I: The Meuse-Argonne Operation was a significant offensive launched by the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in the final stages of World War I. It was part of the larger Allied Hundred Days Offensive that ultimately led to the end of the war.
Usage
  • The term is used as a singular, proper noun to refer to this specific historical event. It is typically used in historical, military, and academic contexts.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Meuse-Argonne Operation was the largest and bloodiest battle in American history at that time.
    • General Pershing commanded the American forces during the Meuse-Argonne Operation.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Meuse-Argonne": A common shortened reference to the operation.
    • Veterans often spoke of their experiences in the Meuse-Argonne.
Variants and Related Words
  • Meuse-Argonne Offensive: A synonymous term often used interchangeably.
  • Battle of the Argonne Forest: A related term describing the same or overlapping combat actions.
Synonyms
  • Meuse-Argonne Offensive
  • Argonne Forest campaign
Notes on Meaning
  • This term refers specifically to the 47-day campaign from September 26 to November 11, 1918. It is distinguished by its massive scale involving over a million American soldiers and its decisive role in compelling Germany to seek an armistice.
Noun
  1. an American operation in World War I (1918); American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11

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