This video delves into the historical significance of the Americans taking Blanc Mont Ridge in October 1918 during World War I. The ridge, a crucial strategic high ground in the Champagne region of France, was heavily fortified by the Germans. The video details the challenges faced by the American Expeditionary Force, including fierce German resistance and over 350 machine guns, as they launched an assault with US Army and Marine units. Despite significant American casualties, the capture of the ridge was a major accomplishment, though largely forgotten. The video also highlights the presence of an American war memorial on the summit.
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