Battle of Cantigny, the first American offensive in Word War 1

On the 28th of May, 1918 , General Pershing, Commanding General of the American Expeditionary Force decided to send at the request of the Allies an American division to retake the small village Cantigny in the Somme, Picardy to reduce a small salient made by the German army a few months ago. The 1st Division, the most experienced at the time was selected for the attack. It was a total victory, the first victory for an American division. The American success at Cantigny assured the French and British that American divisions could be trusted in the line against the German spring offensive to take Paris. The victory at Cantigny was followed by attacks at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood in the first half of July. Let's revive the memories of these difficult days through private stories, but also from historical facts. Follow in the footsteps of these people to get feelings of what they have experienced and suffered.

- Departure from your hotel in Amiens between 09:00am and 09:30am towards Cantigny - Stop at Cantigny - 18th Infantry Regiment which was gassed, Villers Tournelle - 5th Field Artillery position, Rocquencourt - 1st Division Headquarters, Tartigny castle - First temporary American cemetery, Bonvillers - Stop for lunch (optional) - 1st Field Artillery Brigade Headquarters, Le Mesnil-St-Firmin - Visit of the Cantigny vicinity - Back to Amiens This tour can be also customized at your request for a pilgrimage tour. Same, if you would like to start from another city, please send me a message.