The Americans in the Great War; v. 2. The Battle of Saint Mihiel (St. Mihiel, Pont-à-Mousson, Metz)

The volume opens as a compact guide that blends vivid illustration with clear, factual narration of the Saint‑Mihiel sector in northeastern France. It sketches the landscape that American divisions crossed in September 1918, noting towns, rail lines, and the salient that had held the front for years. Readers hear a concise picture of how the Allied forces prepared for the offensive, the role of French coordination, and the early moments when the battlefield began to shift.

Beyond the combat narrative, the author supplies practical details for today’s visitor: references to surviving roadways, landmarks that still mark the old trenches, and suggestions for walking the ground where the fighting unfolded. The tone remains grounded, letting the geography and the measured statistics of troops and equipment speak for themselves, while evoking the sense of standing amid a pivotal slice of World War I history.