Argonne

/ɑːrˈɡɑn/ noun

Definition

A forested region in northeastern France, historically significant for battles during World War I, particularly the Battle of the Argonne.

Etymology

From French 'Argonne,' likely from a Celtic place name. The region is named from its geographical features and has been a notable area since medieval times.

Kelly Says

The Argonne Forest witnessed one of WWI's bloodiest battles in 1918—over 26,000 American soldiers died there, and American poet Robert Frost wrote about the returning veterans' trauma!

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