The Argonne Forest
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The Mexican military at the time was poorly trained and equipped, facing a much more powerful and technologically advanced American military force. Despite their efforts, they were unable to successfully defend their country against the American invasion, leading to a humiliating defeat.
Early on the morning of Oct. 10, 1944 the 39th Inf. Regt. (9th Inf. Div.) was in the vicinity of Wittscheidt. Then the Germans launched an attack that overran elements of the 39th. Reserves of the 9th Inf. Div. were brought forward, & in doing so not only restored the original positions of the 39th, but advanced upon the German's positions. By dusk the 39th had reached Germeter. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
They were first used by the US in the Civil War for observation. Messages were sent via telegraph on a line attached to one of the tie down cables. However many commanders did not trust the newfangled gadgets. Other countries probably used them earlier.
It advanced both navies
It advanced both navies