"Argonne Forest: Not "Misguided Glory"" Topic
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 Editor in Chief Bill   | 23 Apr 2020 2:01 p.m. PST |
You were asked to decide – TMP link Historian Geoffrey Wawro has written: "The massive American offensive into the Argonne Forest in September 1918 certainly displayed this American exceptionalism in all its misguided glory." Was the U.S. wrong to conduct an offensive in a 'quiet' sector dominated by a deep, hilly forest and a deep river that could not be forded? 37% said "the USA was right"
30% said "the USA was wrong" |
| mildbill | 24 Apr 2020 6:50 a.m. PST |
The attack had a serious negative affect on the German High command morale. It might not have been the best place to attack. |
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