1. Julia Hills Kona Bertolino Sidney Hershey Alex Elevathingal
2nd Marne:July 15, 1918
Julia Hills
Kona Bertolino
Sidney Hershey
Alex Elevathingal
dskjfskdjfh

2. Thesis
In the 2nd Battle of the Marne, the German offensive failure in the east allowed French and American forces to mount a successful counteroffensive and drive the Germans back; this put the Germans on the defensive and marked the final failure of the Schlieffen Plan, making it the last major battle of WWI.

3. Background Location: River Marne. Northeast of Paris.
Last battle of World War I.
German General Erich Ludendorff.
U.S General Charles Summerall and General Harbord.
Casualties: French(95,000), U.S(12,000), Germany(168,000)
France and U.S successfully defeated Germany

4. The Battle Itself July 15th- August 5th 1918
Chief of Staff Erich Ludendorff led the German offensive
Erich Ludendorff

5. German Strategy
German divisions attacked the French army both in the east and west
Attacks failed in the east
French army was aided by around 85,000 U.S soldiers
Attack on west was much more successful

6. Counter-Offensive
Ferdinand Foch, the Allied Supreme Commander, authorised a counter-offensive
Goal was to eliminate German troops on French frontline
Resulted in German retreat

7. German Offensive Route

8. Outcome of the Battle Around 30,000 were killed/injured
This was one of the first times Americans were involved in European wars.
African Americans gained more freedom by defying the standards that were set for them in the US army.
The outcome of this battle put Germany at a disadvantage throughout the rest of the war
(WW1) (NY TIMES)

9. Work Cited