May-July 1918—Chateau-Thierry and Second Marne - Listen - 585

May-July 1918—Chateau-Thierry and Second Marne

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The German offensive that began in May 1918 struck the French front. In five days, the Germans advanced 37 miles and were only 37 more miles from Paris. The village of Cantigny which was held by the Americans, including North Carolina doughboys, was the only exception to the Germans’ forward march.

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