BATTLE // 28 May 1918
Cantigny
France · 49.657, 2.489
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Significance
First major U.S. offensive action
Result
U.S. tactical victory
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- United States4,000medium
Casualties
- United States1,603medium40% loss rate
- German Empire1,400medium
Commanders (2)
German Empire
Oskar von Hutierarmy general
United States
Robert Lee Bullardgeneral
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