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Saint-Mihiel

Saint-Mihiel

9.9
A major World War I battle in France in 1918 where American troops made their first large attack
  • proper noun
  • /seɪnt miˈjɛl/
translation icon : Saint-Mihiel
  • The Battle of Saint-Mihiel marked a turning point for American troops in World War I.

Examples

  • Thousands of soldiers participated in the offensive at Saint-Mihiel in 1918.

  • In September 1918, the offensive at Saint-Mihiel involved thousands of troops advancing against German positions.

  • Historians have studied the strategies used at Saint-Mihiel for decades.

  • The Saint-Mihiel offensive marked a turning point in World War I.

  • Did you know about the Saint-Mihiel battle in 1918?

  • The Battle of Saint-Mihiel was a significant event in World War I, showcasing American military strategy.

  • During the campaign at Saint-Mihiel, American forces achieved their first independent victory in France.

Synonyms

Battle of St Mihiel
vsSaint-Mihiel
8.3

A major World War I battle in France in 1918 where American troops made their first independent attack

is the same event but refers generally to the offensive within a larger operation
Battle of Saint-Mihiel
vsSaint-Mihiel
8.3

A major World War I attack in France in 1918 led by American forces

is the same event but written with the place name hyphenated
St Mihiel
vsSaint-Mihiel
9.9

A major World War I battle in 1918 where American troops launched their first large attack in France

is the same event but described in the context of the overall offensive

Surface Forms

Saint-Mihiel main

Etymology

Saint-Mihiel comes from the French town named for the angel Michael; Saint means 'a holy person' and Mihiel is the local form of 'Michael'. So the World War I battle called Saint-Mihiel is simply named after that town where the fighting happened.