Meuse-Argonne and St. Mihiel Battlefield Tour

KD
Knee Deep Into History LLC
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Sep 24 - 29, 2025
Group size: 4 - 12
Meuse-Argonne and St. Mihiel Battlefield Tour
France

Knee Deep Into History LLC
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Sep 24 - 29, 2025
Group size: 4 - 12

About this trip

Get knee deep into history following the American Expeditionary Forces in their St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Offensives of late 1918. On 24 July 1918 General Pershing issued orders announcing the formation of the First American Army, effective 10 August; and in early August Generals Pershing and Foch agreed that this army should eliminate the St. Mihiel Salient. The German Supreme Command had already planned a retreat from the salient to a more defensive position, and the first German troops had started moving when the offensive began.


The rapid success of the St. Mihiel Offensive, lasting only from 12 – 16 September 1918, would give a shot in the arm to America’s coalition partners and make the A.E.F. over-confident.


In late 1918 Foch ordered Allied attacks in parallel all along the Western Front to give the German Army the deathblow. The Meuse-Argonne Offensive began on 26 September, but it would not go as smoothly as the previous assault. Green troops and leaders would suffer severe casualties in the face of a skilled adversary fighting for survival on terrain that favored the defender.


Briefings during this tour will focus on the complexities of coalition war-making in late 1918, advances made by Allies on other fronts, General Pershing and other key A.E.F. leaders, and a comparison of U.S. and German casualties.


This tour is timed to coincide with the 107th Anniversary of the start of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.

What’s included

  • Two Guides
    Two military historian guides who understand both sides of the story and who speak multiple languages and understand European culture
  • 3-Star accommodations
    We select European family-owned hotel / restaurants with a 3-star rating to give you both comfort and atmosphere.
  • Tour transportation
    Tour transportation depends on group size and uses a mix of 9-person people movers or cars, all equipped with A/C.
  • Most meals
    except those specified as “on your own” in the itinerary
  • Water, Soda, Snacks
    Snacks are available in the tour vehicles for the times when you need an energy hit.
  • Cultural events
    We include cultural outings such as calvados tasting, church tour, etc. and shopping time on trips longer than a few days
  • Admission fees
    We cover any museum or event fees necessary.

What’s not included

  • Travel
    We do NOT cover any transportation to/from the start/end point
  • Lodging before/after
    We do NOT cover any lodging before the start of the tour or after the end of the tour.
  • Dinner drinks
    Each participant covers their own drinks
  • Excluded meals
    Dinners or lunches specifically excluded in the tour brochure
  • Souvenirs and gifts

Available Packages

Double Occupancy
Deposit:$600
Available until July 24, 2025

Price is per person based on double occupancy.

$2,640
Deposit:$600
Single Room Supplement
Deposit:$600
Available until July 24, 2025
$2,970
Deposit:$600


Itinerary

Wednesday, 24 September
Pick-up at CDG, St. Mihiel Salient, 26th & 1st Divisions & Dinner

Pick-up at CDG at 12:00pm. Visiting select sites in the St. Mihiel Salient, including the St. Mihiel American Memorial, with a focus on the 26th and 1st Division assaults. We will visit an altarpiece attributed to 16th Century French Sculptor Ligier Richier in Hattonchâtel. Introductory dinner that evening. Hotel TBD in the St. Mihiel Salient or Verdun.

Please Note: Pick-up and return point for this tour will be CDG Airport. A specific meeting point will be provided later. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the meeting point. Participants with their own vehicles can arrange to meet us at an alternate location.

Your Organizer


KD
Knee Deep Into History LLC
At KDIH we design and guide WW1 and WW2 battlefield tours in Europe. Our philosophy includes: 1) Getting clients into the field as much as possible; 2) Guiding small groups (12 max.) to ensure greater interaction with the guides; 3) Presenting a balanced view of both sides of the story; 4) Designing tours for those seriously interested in history; and 5) introducing clients to local, not American, culture. We also excel in organizing bespoke tours for families or groups. Contact us with your tour needs.