Today in History: Saint-Mihiel Offensive
Today in History–September 12–the Library of Congress features the Saint-Mihiel offensive, launched in France on this day in 1918. The offensive liberated a strategic area that Germany had held for four years. Just two months later, World War I ended with the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. Learn more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more related primary sources.
Map showing position of German Army geologic stations, St. Mihiel sector
Oral histories of soldiers who were at Saint-Mihiel
The drive of St. Mihiel, “Lest we forget” c1921
Saint-Mihiel historical newspaper coverage
Stars and Stripes September 20, 1918 newspaper