Argonne forest
a wooded region in NE France: battles, World War I, 1918; World War II, 1944.
Historical Examples
And with the wiping out of this there began the final battle—the cleaning of the Argonne Forest which brought an end to the war.
Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line Clarence Young
These were the troops on their way to the front where the fighting in the Argonne Forest was at that time going on.
The Americanization of Edward Bok Edward William Bok
By October 10 the Argonne Forest was practically clear of the enemy.
Our Army at the Front Heywood Broun
Just how or why the two battalions became lost and surrounded in the Argonne Forest probably no one will ever know.
Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line Clarence Young
Night was falling; the coach entered Argonne Forest crossing the highway.
The Royal Life Guard Alexander Dumas (pere)
To the north east was the ridge covered by the Argonne Forest; a sealed area to the man in the air.
The Sequel George A. Taylor
The battle of the Argonne Forest has been described as the greatest of the war.
The Story of the Great War, Volume VIII (of VIII) various
To the rear of the line from the Meuse to the Argonne Forest there are literally only two roads of approach.
The Story of the Great War, Volume VIII (of VIII) various
Your son was brought to our hospital one night badly gassed from the fighting in the Argonne Forest.
Half Portions Edna Ferber
Another mile, perhaps two, of the dense Argonne Forest had been redeemed, and the stubborn foe sent reeling backward.
Air Service Boys Flying for Victory Charles Amory Beach
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