These are locations in France where significant battles occurred during World War I involving U.S forces under General Pershing's command against German troops.
Imagine these places as different levels in a video game. Each level presents new challenges for our 'player' (the American forces), with each victory bringing them closer to winning the game (or in this case, ending WWI).
Battle of Belleau Wood: This was one of the first major engagements involving American forces during WWI; it resulted in an Allied victory against German forces.
Second Battle of Marne: Another key battle near Chateau-Thierry which marked a turning point in WWI when Allies successfully pushed back a major German offensive.
Trench Warfare: A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other, a common strategy used during WWI.
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