BATTLE OF BLANC MONT | BLANC MONT RIDGE | | COMMEMORATIVE COFFEE MUG — TWO-TONE 11OZ
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT
This ceramic two-tone coffee mug brings a quiet, vintage military feel to your morning ritual. The 11oz silhouette feels just right in one hand, while the C-shaped handle gives steady, comfortable grip. A high-gloss finish makes the stamped, typewriter-style design stand out against the muted background, so the worn-paper aesthetic reads clearly with every sip. Choose from seven accent colors to match your kitchen or kit bag; the interior and handle color pair with the printed artwork for a thoughtful, finished look. Built to be used daily, it stands up to microwave reheats and dishwasher cycles without dulled colors — a companion for slow mornings, long watch shifts, or when you want your coffee to feel like part of a story.
BLANC MONT RIDGE
Battle of Blanc Mont
3–8 October 1918
On 3 October 1918, U.S. Marines of the 2nd Division attacked the fortified heights of Blanc Mont Ridge in the Champagne region of France. The ridge formed a critical part of the German defensive line protecting the approaches to the Meuse-Argonne sector.
German forces had spent years preparing the position. Machine guns, artillery, trenches, and deep dugouts covered the high ground. The Marines would have to advance across open terrain and fight uphill into well-prepared defenses.
Before dawn the assault began.
Under heavy artillery and machine gun fire, the Marines pushed forward through shattered trenches and belts of barbed wire. The battle quickly turned into brutal close combat as the Americans fought through German strongpoints and repeated counterattacks.
After days of hard fighting, Blanc Mont Ridge was finally secured.
The battle became one of the bloodiest engagements fought by U.S. Marines in the First World War. The capture of the ridge shattered a major German defensive position and helped drive the enemy back toward final defeat.
The ground was taken.
| 11oz | |
|---|---|
| Height, in | 3.80 |
| Diameter, in | 3.20 |
| Width (with handle), in | 4.60 |
and proved the American Expeditionary Force had arrived in strength.
The ground was taken.Product features
- 11oz 100% ceramic body with high-gloss finish
- Two-tone colorway: seven accent colors for interior and handle
- C-shaped easy-grip handle for comfortable single-hand use
- Vibrant, crisp print using modern techniques
- Microwave and dishwasher safe for everyday use
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher (put the product on top rack), or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
