St. Mihiel Offensive and Air Superiority

The video covers the strategic discussions between Foch and Pershing regarding the St. Mihiel offensive. Foch proposes using American divisions in the Meuse-Argonne sector, leading to a compromise where Pershing agrees to support the larger Allied offensive. The St. Mihiel offensive, led by Pershing, involves a significant air component under Billy Mitchell. The battle progresses with massive artillery and air support, resulting in a successful Allied operation with the Germans retreating after two days.

What was the main reason for Pershing's pressure to succeed in the St. Mihiel offensive?

• To demonstrate American military capability

• To secure a position at the peace table

• To ensure American autonomy in the war

• To gain a strategic advantage over the British

What was Foch's initial proposal to Pershing regarding the American divisions?

• To deploy them solely in the St. Mihiel sector

• To keep them in reserve for future operations

• To integrate them into the Hundred Days Offensive

• To use them for a separate offensive in Metz

What was the compromise reached between Foch and Pershing?

• To focus solely on the Meuse-Argonne offensive

• To conduct both the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives

• To delay the Meuse-Argonne operation

• To cancel the St. Mihiel offensive

Who led the air component of the St. Mihiel offensive?

• Foch

• General Pershing

• Billy Mitchell

• President Wilson

What was a significant risk for Pershing in the St. Mihiel offensive?

• Insufficient artillery support

• Lack of coordination with the British

• Potential failure leading to doubt among Allies

• Over-reliance on air support

What marked the beginning of the St. Mihiel battle?

• An artillery barrage

• A surprise infantry attack

• A diplomatic negotiation

• A naval bombardment

What was the condition of the battlefield known as 'no man's land'?

• A neutral zone for negotiations

• A desolate area filled with shell craters and debris

• A heavily fortified German position

• A peaceful area between trenches

How did the American forces achieve air superiority during the battle?

• By deploying more aircraft than the Germans

• By using advanced radar technology

• By coordinating with the British Air Force

• By launching surprise night attacks

What was the outcome of the St. Mihiel offensive for the American forces?

• They faced a stalemate with the Germans

• They suffered a major defeat

• They successfully pushed the Germans out of the salient

• They were forced to retreat

What challenge did Sergeant Michael Ellis face during the battle?

• Negotiating a ceasefire

• Leading a charge across no man's land

• Identifying genuine surrenders from German soldiers

• Coordinating air strikes