World War I
Episode90
December 06, 2021
Breaking the Salient: Marines at Saint-Mihiel
This episode covers how Marines rebuilt after Soissons and spearheaded a surprise assault that shattered German lines. We'll look at how tight coordination, solid intelligence, and raw grit helped the 4th Brigade seize critical ground with minimal losses.
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