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Attigny (October 11, 1918 to October 27, 1918)
On October 10th, the Second Division was ordered to a new area near Chalons-sur-Marne to recruit and rest preparatory to the next campaign. The Second Field Artillery Brigade and the Second Engineers were detached and ordered to join the Thirty-Sixth Division, in pursuit of enemy to the Aisne river because the Thirty-Sixth Division had no Artillery or Engineers.
 
2d FA Brig (12th, 15th and 17th Arty) and 2d Am Tn with 36th Div in Meuse-Argonne Operation, Oct 11-28, 1918.
2d Engrs and Tn with 36th Div In Meuse-Argonne Operation, Oct 10-28, 1918.
 
2nd Engineer map of the Champagne Sector 2nd Engineer map of the Champagne Sector showing the ground covered by the 36th Division and elements of the 2nd Division after Blanc Mont Ridge. This map is missing from most copies of History of The Second Engineers 1916-1919.

This rare, original copy of the map is in the book owned by Sergeant Jesse T. Hulbert, Co. "D" 2nd Engineers. It is noteworthy that Sgt. Hulbert is mentioned nowhere in either of the 2nd Engineer books.
Trestle foot bridge; constructed by Co. "E," 2d Eng'rs. To be used in crossing the Aisne. Taken 16, Oct. '18. Trestle foot bridge; constructed by Co. "E," 2d Eng'rs. To be used in crossing the Aisne. Taken 16, Oct. '18.
Standard Gauge R.R. East of Mont St. Remy 17, Oct. '18. Standard Gauge R.R. East of Mont St. Remy 17, Oct. '18.
Bridge built in reconstruction by Second Engineers, Champagne Sector.
Mine Crater in Standard Gauge Railroad near Mont St. Remy - 17, Oct. "18. Mine Crater in Standard Gauge Railroad near Mont St. Remy - 17, Oct. "18.
Bridge Destroyed by Germans near Machault Bridge Destroyed by Germans near Machault Taken 17, Oct. '18
German Demolition of Standard Gauge Railroad Yards near Machault German Demolition of Standard Gauge Railroad Yards near Machault Taken 17, Oct. '18.
After the American Advance in Champagne, 18, Oct. '18 After the American Advance in Champagne, 18, Oct. '18
German Gun mounted on RR Car Left in Champagne Retreat. 18, Oct. '18 German Gun mounted on RR Car Left in Champagne Retreat. 18, Oct. '18
Floating Foot Bridge for crossing the Aisne. Built by Co. "F" 2d. Engrs. Floating Foot Bridge for crossing the Aisne. Built by Co. "F" 2d. Engrs.
Taken 18, Oct. '18.
Co. "B" 2nd Engrs. at Bridge Drill in Champagne. Co. "B" 2nd Engrs. at Bridge Drill in Champagne.
20, Oct. '18.
C0. "B" 2d Engrs. Drilling in Launching of Foot Bridge to be used in Rapid Crossing of the Aisne Co. "B" 2d Engrs. Drilling in Launching of Foot Bridge to be used in Rapid Crossing of the Aisne.
Taken 21, Oct. '18.
Bridge Drill, 2nd Engrs. 21, Oct. '18. Bridge Drill, 2nd Engrs. 21, Oct. '18.
Bridge Built by Company “E” 2d Engrs. on 60 cm. R. R. West of Saulces-Champenoises, 24 Oct, '18 Bridge Built by Company “E” 2d Engrs. on 60 cm. R. R. West of Saulces-Champenoises, 24 Oct, '18
 
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