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The Meuse-Argonne Offensive, the last battle of World War I
Joined 2024
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive also known as the Battle for the Argonne Forest was part of the final offensive of the War that stretched along the entire Western Front. It was fought from the 26th of September 1918 until the Armistice on the 11th of November, 1918, so a total of 47 days.
The battle was the largest in United States military history, involving more than a million of American soldiers.
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was the principal engagement of the AEF during the First World War.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel or Train Station in Reims
Vauquois Hill
Starting the tour by visiting the trenches system (French/US and German) and see the result of underground explosions on the former village of Vauquois Hill.
Pennsylvania Monument, Varennes-en-Argonne
Stop to the Pennsylvania Monument, dedicated to volunteers from Pennsylvania who participated in the First World War. It is the US biggest private monument builted after the Great War.
Kronprinz bunker
Visit the Kronprinz Bunker complex from a former German Headquarters.
Stop for lunch
Varennes-en-Argonne or Apremont
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon
Visit the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, the largest American cemetery in Europe and its interpretive center.
Montfaucon d'Argonne
Looking on the US Federal Monument to get an overview of the battlefield and to see the remains of the former village and German bunkers.
Chatel-Chehery
Explore the place where Corporal York (then Sergeant) got his Medal of Honor.
Lost Battalion, 77th US Division, Charlevaux Mill
Lastly, stop where the Lost Battalion fought and see the remains of the battle.
Ending Point
Back to Reims
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding Services
Private Transportation (including a Peugeot car - 4 seats)
Gasoline and toll fees
Bottles of water for our clients
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
Food, Drinks, Snacks
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
We can also propose to pick-up you at the Meuse TGV train station if you come directly from Paris for the day.
Important message from the supplier
I can also organize pilgrimage tour if you have a relative who fought or buried in my area.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Frederic C.
My name is Frederic and since I was a child I was merged in the history as my grandfather was during the Second World War part of the French resistance and helped Allied pilots who crashed with their airplane to escape France by Spain. After the war my grandfather will receive a personal letter from General Dwight Eisenhower thanks him for his action.
My knowledge in the First and Second World Wars were recognized by the US Army where I was in charge to organize Staff Rides and ceremonies for them. I am also a local historian consultant and participated in several TV documentaries and my name is also mentioned in several books by other historians.
