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The Meuse-Argonne Offensive Begins

Published September 26, 2020

Today, #WeRemember the the heroes of the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

At 5:30 on the morning of September 26, 1918, the largest offensive of WWI would begin. Please join us as we honor the more than 1.2-million Americans who fought during this campaign, including the 26,000 lost.

 

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About ABMC

The American Battle Monuments Commission operates and maintains 26 cemeteries and 31 federal memorials, monuments and commemorative plaques in 17 countries throughout the world, including the United States. 

Since March 4, 1923, the ABMC’s sacred mission remains to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of more than 200,000 U.S. service members buried and memorialized at our sites. 

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