The End of the War 2nd Battle of the Marne A military operation that uses force to gain land or reach some goal. Synonyms: Attack, Invasion Offensive 2nd Battle of the Marne 2nd Battle of the Marne ● ● ● ● Turning point in WW1 30,000 killed Germans were pushed back Established the AEF as important players in the war Meuse-Argonne Offensive ● Biggest American battle ● Goal was to capture the German controlled railroad ● Thousands killed Terms Compromise Reparations Disbandment Negotiation Meeting of “The Big Three” Goal was to secure a railroad Marked the turning point in the war France wanted Germany to be punished harshly Biggest and deadliest American battle of the war Goal was to push Germans away from Paris Germany forced to accept the blame for the war Sergeant York fought at this time Fought in the land surrounding a river with the same name President Wilson wanted a League of Nations to help promote peace 26,000 American soldiers killed in just 6 weeks French were in charge but AEF made a huge difference September to November Pushed the Germans back nearly 7 miles 1919 Event Event Importance: 2 Facts: Importance: 2 Facts: Event Importance: 2 Facts:
