In May and June 1918 the newly arrived American Expeditionary Force fought two actions that helped defeat the last German offensive of World War I. At Château Thierry a combined French and American force stopped the Germans from crossing the Marne River. Building on this success the US 2nd Division stopped the German advance on Paris and were given the task of recapturing Belleau Wood. First-hand accounts, photographs, and detailed maps dramatically bring to life these key battles, America's baptism of fire in World War I.

David Bonk is a lifelong student of military history and an historical miniatures wargamer. He has written for various wargaming publications, as well as the Osprey Military Journal. He is a member of the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society and served 6 years on the Board of Directors for that organization. He is very interested in the history of the American involvement in World War I and has been wargaming this period for some time. He lives in North Carolina. The author lives in North Carolina, USA.

Origins of the Campaign
Chronology
Opposing Commanders
Opposing Armies
Opposing Plans
America Enters the War
Chateau-Thierry and Belleau Wood
Aftermath
The Battlefield Today
Bibiliography
Index