Gibault EF History World War 1 Meuse Argonne Timeline

  • Battle Begins

    Battle Begins

    The Allied Powers move forward on the Western Front of the Argonne Forest to attack the Central Powers starting the first phase.
  • Slowed Down

    Slowed Down

    The Allied forces are having problems getting goods to the army because of the lack of accessible roads.
  • Second Phase Begins

    Second Phase Begins

    The United States replace their assault divisions, in which their 1st Division advances 2.5 kilometers.
  • The French Attack

    The French Attack

    The French advanced 30 kilometers, reaching River Aisne and capturing 132 German prisoners there.
  • Sickness

    Sickness

    The Germans had an outbreak of influenza but continued to fight the war.
  • See-Saw

    See-Saw

    The battle could go either way because both sides were fairly equal due to the Germans resisting attack and counter-attacking the United States.
  • Americans Move Forward

    Americans Move Forward

    The American Army moves 15 kilometers, making it to the end of the Argonne Forest.
  • The Beginning of the End

    The Beginning of the End

    The Allied Forces move through enemy defenses and gain 5 miles.
  • Attack!

    Attack!

    The Americans rearrange to make two armies and capture German defenses allowing the French to capture a German city.
  • Battle Ends

    Battle Ends

    Germans are forced to retreat while the Allies advance 32 kilometers, ending the battle.