Saint Mihiel Offensive with German Withdraw Positions Battle Map

The Saint Mihiel Offensive took place in mid-September 1918. It was the first and only major offensive operation of World War I commanded and executed by American leaders and units (French were involved, but this was mainly and American offensive). It also marked the first time the US military utilized tanks in battle. At Saint Mihiel, the American tanks engaged were led by George Patton (344^th and 345^th Battalions of the US Tank Corps). For his action in the Saint Mihiel Offensive, Patton was awarded the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Cross.

This map shows battles lines at the start (12 September) and the forward movement of each day. The withdraw area of the Germans is shaded, showing how far they were pushed back along the front. 

American units involved at Saint Mihiel (from Northwest to Southeast) are 4^th, 15^th French Colonial, 26^th, 1^st, 42^nd, 89^th, 2^nd, 5^th, 90^th, and 82^nd Divisions. The 2^nd Division during the battle was commanded by Marine General Lejeune, one of the few times an Army division was commanded by a Marine. Part of the 2^nd Division was the 4^th Marine Brigade, which included the 5^th and 6^th Marine Regiments.

Result: American Victory

Created/Published: Unknown, most likely 1918

Scale: 100,000

Dimensions (Width x Height): 34.1x24

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