Our Greatest Battle (The Meuse-Argonne)

In this detailed chronicle the author, who served as the army’s press liaison during the Great War, offers a broad look at the Meuse‑Argonne offensive, the largest battle ever fought by American forces. Drawing on unrestricted access to every division and the official after‑action reports, he weaves together strategy, logistics, and the gritty reality of trench warfare. The narrative balances the big‑picture movements with vivid glimpses of how ordinary soldiers endured rain, gas, and relentless artillery.

Rather than a personal memoir, the work reads like an analyst’s field notebook, noting how each division from every state took its turn in the grinding push through forested hills and ravines. It highlights the fierce rivalries that spurred units to greater effort, as well as the moments when courage faltered under deadly cross‑fire. Listeners will come away with a clearer sense of the collective stamina and coordination that defined the campaign, without the hindsight of post‑war propaganda.