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Saint-Mihiel

Saint-Mihiel

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A major World War I battle in France in 1918 where American troops made their first large attack
  • proper noun
  • /seɪnt miˈjɛl/
: 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

St Mihiel
vsSaint-Mihiel
1 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
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

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.