Battle+of+Cantigny



The Battle of Cantigny was the first battle and victory for America in World War 1. Not only that but the division that fought it was our first division. Ever. It was in Cantigny, Somme, France in May 28, 1918. The three main countries fighting were France and America fighting for the allies, and Germany for the central powers. Robert Lee Bullard commanded the Americans, while Oskar Von Hutier led the Germans. The 28th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Division captured the village from the German 18th Army. With the help of French tanks, mortars and air support, the U.S. was able to capture the village in 45 minutes. After 3 days of German counter attacks and them attempting to retake the village it was finally over, the Americans fending off the Germans with the help of the 26th Infantry. The Americans lost 1,067 soldiers and 100 more were captured, but still maintained their command of the village and won the battle. 