Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge
(The Forgotten Victory)
Oct. 3-27, 1918
The no-mans-land from where they fought.
The battle lasted 24 days in Champagne, France and began October 3, 1918. It was a war fought by the Germans and French which we eventually came in and helped our allies the French for the plains of Champagne. In the beginning of the war the German forces were beating the French. It was a tough war and the French couldn't do it alone. They had called in their allies, the US for help. Although, they needed strong men, men who could continue up as the men next to them were shot down. So the US called in the marines and national guard to do the trick.
The war was a complete win for the French and the US which gained them control over Champagne. The war, however, was pretty brutal. Approximately 7,800 American soldiers and 2,513 French soldiers died or were wounded in combat. Compared to some wars that is a small amount, but any life lost is a terrible thing.
This war isn't a very famous war, I mean I wouldn't have even known about this war if it wasn't for this assignment. But i imagine for Champagne this was a highly important battle for them.
Blanc Mont American Memorial
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Blanc_Mont_Ridge
Comments
Perhaps a bit brief, but good overall.