Meuse-Argonne
Definition
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I and was one of the deadliest battles in American history.
Analogy
Think of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive as the final boss battle in a video game. It's challenging, intense, and victory means completing the game (or ending WWI).
Related terms
Armistice Day: This is now known as Veterans Day in America; it originally marked the end of fighting on the Western Front and effectively signaled the end of WWI.
Lost Battalion: Refers to nine companies of United States 77th Division during the battle who were isolated by German forces during World War I.
Treaty of Versailles: The peace treaty that officially ended WWI; it held Germany responsible for starting the war and imposed heavy penalties.
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