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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Second Battle of the Marne

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough description of the Second Battle of the Marne and the Americans who participated in it. Read first-person accounts, find maps of the movements of the battle, and learn about some of the soldiers who perished in battle.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Chateau Thierry: The Battle for Belleau Wood

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information on the battle for Belleau Wood. Includes facts, background, chronology, and a first-hand account from Colonel Frederick May Wise.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: September 12: H. L. Mencken & Saint Mihiel Offensive

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life and career of H.L. Mencken and an overview of the Saint-Mihiel Offensive, which began on September 12, 1918, in France. In addition, find links to other sites in the Library of Congress pertaining to the offensive in...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Big Show: Meuse Argonne Offensive: Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information on the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Includes a chronology, background information, and images.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: The St. Mihiel Offensive

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Battle of St. Mihiel, first action of the American Expeditionary Force. Read first-person accounts and see pictures of the time.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Forgotten Victory: Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth site on the battle for Blanc Mont Ridge. It contains great pictures and a detailed description of the events that occurred during the battle.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Forgotten Victory: Part Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a sequel to Part I. It also contains excellent information about the end of the battle for Blanc Mont Rouge and where the Marines directed their attention from there.
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Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University: Wwi Document Archive: Americans Take Belleau Wood

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Brigham Young University provides an excerpt from "Current History" by Edwin L. James, a war correspondent for the New York Times. Describes the capture of the Bois de Belleau. (Published June 20, 1918)
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Pershing Launches Attack

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the American Expeditionary Force, led by General John J. Pershing, and its successful campaigns after the U.S entrance into World War I.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Cantigny: First Battle of the Aef

For Students 9th - 10th
A description and first-person account of the battle of Cantigny, the first major battle of the AEF. Includes photographs and maps.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Chateau Thierry: Defense of Marne River Line

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an overview of Chateau-Thierry. Includes a letter written by Marshal Foch concerning the battle, and a description of the battle as well as photographs.