Our Greatest Battle (The Meuse-Argonne)

"Our Greatest Battle (The Meuse-Argonne)" by Frederick Palmer is a historical retelling of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, the biggest clash for American soldiers in World War I. It carefully studies the battle plans, how troops moved, and the struggles of the American groups involved. Palmer uses lots of details to show the courage and determination of the soldiers in this huge battle. The beginning of the book tells about Palmer's experiences as someone who saw the Meuse-Argonne fighting firsthand, explaining his special view as a person with an important job in press relations who knew about the actions of different groups. He talks about how the strategies changed before the battle, highlighting how important it was to be ready and surprise the struggling German army. Palmer prepares the reader for a deep examination of what the American military did, the different backgrounds and readiness of the divisions, and the challenges of carrying out a coordinated attack on tough defenses.