World War I Chronology, July 1918: Champagne-Marne Defensive

JULY 15-18, 1918

CHAMPAGNE-MARNE DEFENSIVE

The 3rd, 26th, 28th, 41st (artillery)42nd Infantry Division and 369th Infantry (93rd Infantry Division) participate in the action.  The 3rd Infantry Division holds at the Marne (where they got the name "Rock of the Marne").

At Mezy, the 30th and 38th Regiments make a heroic stand.    St. Agnan, LaChapelle-Monthodon, Viezy and Missy-aux-Bois are recaptured.

Three days later, Americans capture Priley an La Grenouillieres farm.  Chateau-Thierry, Beray-le-Sec, and Mont St. Pere fall next.  U.S. forces capture Grimpettes Wood, Serignes-et-Nasles and take Cierges and Hill 230.

U.S. losses 1,485 KIA and 5,551 WIA.

Big Action for the AEF.  --Cooter

Other November Events in Marine Corps History

Of course, November 10 was when the act was passed forming the United States Marine Corps.

NOVEMBER 12, 1908--  President Theodore Roosevelt removed Marines from warships.  Six months later, they were reinstates for that sea service by President Taft.

NOVEMBER 10, 1918--  The day before the end of World War I, the 5th Marines made a night crossing of the Marne River against German resistance.

--DaCoot