WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR I

CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The outcome of Battle of the Argonne Forest during the First World War contributed to-
A
a German agreement to an armistice
B
a French attack on Italian forces
C
a British boycott on European shipping
D
an American desire for expanded air power
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was a part of the final Allied offensive of World War I. It was one of the attacks that brought an end to the War and was fought from September 26 – November 11, 1918, when the Armistice was signed.

Detailed explanation-2: -It weakened German forces and helped to secure victory for the Allies. D.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Battle of Argonne Forest was part of what became known as the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, the last battle of World War I . It was a massive attack along the whole line, with the immediate goal of reaching the railroad junction as Sedan. The US had over 1 million troops now available to fight.

Detailed explanation-4: -German Armistice, Nov. Germany was to surrender 5, 000 pieces of light and heavy artillery, 25, 000 machine guns, 3, 000 minenwerfers, 1, 700 airplanes, 5, 000 locomotives, 150, 000 railroad cars, and 5, 000 motor lorries. All these were to be in perfect condition.

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