History quiz

What happened in the summer of 1918 that was turning point war?

In the summer of 1918, two significant events occurred that proved to be turning points in World War I: the Second Battle of the Marne and the Hundred Days Offensive. These events ultimately led to the defeat of Germany and the end of the war.

A) Second Battle of the Marne (July 15-August 5):

- Germany Launched a major offensive on the Western Front, hoping to break through Allied lines and secure victory before American reinforcements could arrive in large numbers.

- French and American troops managed to halt the German offensive.

- This marked the failure of Germany's final bid for a decisive win on the Western Front.

B) Hundred Days Offensive (August 8-November 11):

- Following their success at the Marne, the Allied forces launched a series of coordinated offensives along the Western Front.

- These offensives resulted in significant victories for the Allies, breaking through German defenses and causing heavy casualties.

- The successful offensives pushed German forces back, leading to an improvement in Allied morale and a deterioration in the German defense, eventually leading to defeat and the Armistice of November 11, 1918.