The first major independent American offensive of World War I occurred here.
Argonne Forest
Chateau-Thierry
St. Mihiel
The Aisne
St. Mihiel. The American Expeditionary Force’s first major action came on Sept. 12, 1918, at the St. Mihiel salient. The Germans had begun a withdrawal the day before and were caught by surprise and out of position, giving the Americans a stunning victory.