Chateau-Thierry

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A 1918 World War I battle in northern France where Allied forces beat German troops

proper noun
/ʃæˈtoʊ ˈtɪəri/

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The Battle of Chateau-Thierry marked a turning point in World War I for the Allies.

Examples

The victory at Chateau-Thierry boosted morale among Allied troops on the Western Front.
Many soldiers lost their lives during the fierce fighting at Chateau-Thierry in 1918.
The battle of Chateau-Thierry was a significant turning point in World War I.
Did you know that Chateau-Thierry was fought in 1918?
Many soldiers lost their lives during the fierce fighting at Chateau-Thierry in 1918.
The Battle of Chateau-Thierry marked a turning point in World War I for the Allies.
The victory at Chateau-Thierry boosted morale among Allied troops on the Western Front.

Synonyms

Battle of the Marne

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Major World War I battle in northwest France where Allied forces defeat the German army in 1918

is a more specific local fight within that larger 1918 battle

Belleau Wood

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A place in northwest France where a major World War I battle happened in 1918

is a nearby 1918 engagement fought in a town rather than a wood

Second Battle of the Marne

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A major 1918 battle in northwest France where the Allies stopped a large German attack

is a single engagement within that larger decisive action in 1918

Surface Forms

Chateau-Thierry main

Morphology

Chateau-Thierry = chateau + Thierry (semi-transparent) = chateau + Thierry

The elements 'chateau' and the name 'Thierry' are recognizable, but as a hyphenated French toponym the combination functions as a fixed place name rather than a productive English compound.

Etymology

Chateau-Thierry comes from French words château 'castle' and Thierry a man's name similar to 'Terry' in English. So it meant 'Thierry's castle' and today it names the town where the famous 1918 battle took place.