The closest city to Argonne Forest is Verdun which is on the outskirts of the forest
---- Information obtained from my grandfathers discharge papers dated Oct. 19, 1919 Aisne-Marne, Meuse-Argonne, St. Mihiel, Toulon
The Battle of the Argonne Forest, also known as the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, took place in three phases between September 26 and November 11, 1918. It included five battles that can otherwise be considered separately:the Battle of Somme-Pythe Battle of Saint-Thierrythe Battle of Montfauconthe Battle of Chesnethe Advance on the MeuseIt is often cited as the last major Allied and American offensive of the war, as the Allies were still advancing into German-held areas when the armistice was announced. It is also cited as claiming more US lives than any other battle then or since, which is to be expected given the duration of the operations and the number of American troops involved (250,000+). Included in the deaths were casualties from the Spanish Flu (influenza), which spread across Europe beginning in June 1918.
There were many but the most famous two are The Battle of Somme and The Battle of Beallou Wood
They fought at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. They were both in the last 4 months of the four-year war.
The Lost Battalion is the name given to nine units of the United States 77th Division, roughly 554 men, isolated by German forces during World War I after an American attack in the Argonne Forest in October 1918. Roughly 197 were killed in action and approximately 150 missing or taken prisoner before 194 remaining men were rescued. They were led by Major Charles White Whittlesey. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.
the Battle of The Argonne Forest
During World War I, American soldiers were gassed by German forces in the Argonne Forest. The use of chemical weapons was a common tactic by both sides in the war, and it caused significant casualties and suffering. The gas attacks in the Argonne Forest were among many instances where American troops were exposed to chemical weapons during the conflict.
Battle of the Argonne Forest
The Battle of the Argonne caused the final breakdown of German resistance and helped bring about the German request for armistice.
The battle of the Argonne Forest, also known as the Meuss-Argonne offensive, was the last major campaign of World War I, from September 26 to November 11, 1918 (the armistice). The American and French troops forced the Germans to retreat, and with the collapse of the Hindenburg Line, the Germans sued for peace.
The Battle of the Argonne caused the final breakdown of German resistance and helped bring about the German request for armistice.
It occurred during October 2-7, 1918. It was a five day battle that took place in the Argonne Forest in between France and Germany.
German troops surrendered and American troops were saved so Americans were able to fight in World War 1
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was fought during World War I between the United States and France on one side, and Germany on the other. The U.S. and France won the battle.
The Battle of the Argonne caused the final breakdown of German resistance and helped bring about the German request for armistice.
The French and American forces saw an opportunity to end the war while the German forces were stalled. The Americans began their offensive in the region between the Meuse River and the Argonne Forest. After suffering heavy casualties, they shattered the German defense. The battle began on October 4, 1918. led by General John Pershing. It was the final and largest battle fought by the AEF in World War I.
World War 1, Battle of the Argonne Forest. 600,000 Americans and 4,000 artillery pieces.