saint-mihiel
Definition
Proper noun A battle that was part of the larger Meuse-Argonne offensive during World War I in 1918. It is historically significant as the first major offensive led by the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in France.
Usage
This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific historical military engagement. * The Saint-Mihiel offensive demonstrated the growing role of American forces in the war. * General Pershing commanded the American forces at Saint-Mihiel.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively to modify other nouns related to the event.
- The Saint-Mihiel salient was a bulge in the front lines held by German forces.
- He studied the Saint-Mihiel order of battle.
Variants and Related Words
- Meuse-Argonne offensive: The larger strategic operation of which the Battle of Saint-Mihiel was a component.
- American Expeditionary Forces (AEF): The name of the United States armed forces that fought in World War I, which fought at Saint-Mihiel.
Synonyms
- Battle of Saint-Mihiel
- Saint-Mihiel offensive
Noun
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a battle in the Meuse-Argonne operation in World War I (1918); the battle in which American troops launched their first offensive in France
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