About the Author

Maarten Otte is a long time resident of the Argonne, whose home is in Nantillois, situated between Montfaucon and Romagne. Growing up in the Netherlands with a fascination with the Great War, some eight years ago he settled in the Argonne, where he has developed his interest in the war, particularly the role of the United States. He has published books on Nantillois in 1918 and on US Medal of Honor winners.

This book is the second of a series of Battleground Europe volumes devoted to the American Expeditionary Forces. He has already started on his third, on the St Mihiel offensive of early September 1918.

He now splits his time between writing on the war, conducting guided tours and assisting his wife in running their B&B in Nantillois.

Reviews

"There are dozens of photographs throughout the book; these are helpful in giving the reader a feel for the men and terrain involved. Especially helpful and interesting are present-day photographs of areas of the battlefield, including some monuments."-- "Roads to the Great War"