On this day in military history…

• 1918 Battle of Marne German general Ludendorf launches last offensive at chateau Thierry Salient, US/British and Italians stop this attack with fierce fighting
• 1942 Newzealand troops capture Kidney ridge N,Africa after 3 days fighting against Rommel army they capture 2600 of his troops and 115 artillery guns
• 1966 operation Hastings US marines push back the people’s Army of Vietnam back across the Demilitarised zone.