The 78th had just arrived from the Argonne Forest. And the 92nd was on the far left flank, keeping the Huns from getting too close to the river.
But this, here, was the main push. The 343rd and the 344th regiments were both here, along with Henry's own unit, the 345th. Together, they made up the 7th Cavalry Brigade.
The 7th Cavalry, thought Henry, chuckling. It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
He was glad the regiment had kept its old designation, even after Custer and his men had been decimated in the Montana wilderness. Henry had always been proud of his lineage, and of the fact that he was related to the great general George Armstrong Custer.
In a way, the tragedy in Montana had worked to his advantage. Pershing had decided to form the U.S. Cavalry as a separate unit, and had given command to Henry.
That had caused quite a furor. The War Department had tried to block him, but, in the end, they'd relented. They'd been forced to agree that the Americans couldn't have a better leader for the job.
Henry had done well, too, leading his men through the war. The U.S. forces under his command had never lost a battle, and his soldiers were some of the most experienced and well-trained men in the American army.
The Germans, though, had fought well too. They'd been beaten back time and time again, but had always come back.
That would change tonight. If everything went as planned, the Americans would take Paris in a few days.
A horseman trotted toward him. It was Major Wilson, one of the brigade's senior officers.
"Are we ready, Henry?"
"Yes, sir."
"Then let's go."
"All right, Lieutenant. Move your men out."
As the young officer hurried away, Henry watched him for a few seconds. Then he took a deep breath, and prepared himself.
"345th, move out!"
There were four regiments in the brigade, each with four companies, and the 345th was leading. Henry urged his mount forward, and the horse broke into a trot. Behind him, the 345th began marching out of its encampment.
Henry could hear the clop of horses' hooves, and the jingle of spurs and bits.