Battle of St Mihiel
- proper noun
- /ˈbætəl əv seɪnt mɪˈhɛl/
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Batalla de St Mihiel
- The Battle of St Mihiel was the first independent offensive by American troops in World War I.
Examples
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The Battle of St Mihiel marked a turning point in the involvement of American forces in World War I.
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My great-grandfather served during the Battle of St Mihiel in France.
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Historians often highlight the significance of the Battle of St Mihiel in military strategy discussions.
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The Battle of St Mihiel was a significant event in World War I.
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Did American forces participate in the Battle of St Mihiel?
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During the Battle of St Mihiel, American forces launched a crucial operation in France in 1918.
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Many soldiers remember their experiences during the Battle of St Mihiel as defining moments of the war.
Synonyms
A major World War I attack in France in 1918 led by American forces
A major World War I battle in France in 1918 where American troops made their first large attack
A major World War I battle in 1918 where American troops launched their first large attack in France
Surface Forms
Morphology
battle + of + St + Mihiel
The phrase is a straightforward composition of 'battle' + 'of' + a place name, so a learner who knows 'battle' and place-name constructions can infer it refers to a military engagement at St Mihiel. Specific historical details (date, participants) are not deducible from the words, but the basic event meaning is directly transparent and follows a cross-linguistically common pattern.
Etymology
Battle of St Mihiel is named for the town of Saint-Mihiel in France, where in 1918 American troops attacked German lines. It became known as the 'first major attack by American troops on their own' in France, so people remember it as a turning point in America's role in World War I.
