aug 3, 1918 - Germany launched an attack on the commune of Fismes

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In an attempt to overturn a string of military defeats in June and July on the Western Front, Germany launched an attack on the commune of Fismes, France that was occupied by the U.S. Army 32nd Infantry Division. The unit suffered 2,000 casualties during the first two days of fighting before they were relieved by the 28th Infantry Division.

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