The bulk of the forces engaged in the initial onslaught had to be transferred from the St. Mihiel Salient — assaulted less than two weeks earlier — to a new jump off line north and northwest of Verdun. This new section of the front extended 30 miles east to west. The reshifting of forces in such a short period of time was one of the great accomplishments of the Great War. These logistics were planned and directed by Col. George C. Marshall establishing his reputation and preparing him to lead American forces to victory in the Second World War.
Source: The Great War Society, as taken from "The Story of the American Expeditionary Forces." http://www.worldwar1.com
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It is great that a story such as this can be shared to make us remember how much we owe our veterans. We do owe them, and we do need to keep their stories alive. My commendation to the grandson who has worked so peristently to have his grandfather More..
This is great story and I hope that the man will get his grandfather's purple heart that is due to him.