Salient de Saint-Mihiel

Salient de Saint-Mihiel was a strategic bulge or protrusion in the front lines during World War I, located near Saint-Mihiel in France. It was a heavily fortified area that both sides valued for its defensive advantages and control over key transportation routes. The Allies launched the Saint-Mihiel Offensive in September 1918 to break through this salient, aiming to weaken German positions and improve their own lines. The successful attack resulted in significant territorial gains, contributed to the overall Allied efforts to push back German forces, and marked an important step toward ending the war.