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Argonne Forest is a Battlefield 1 launch map set in dense woodland with German bunkers, trenches and a stone rail bridge, and it is the game’s definitive infantry grinder, the First World War equivalent of Operation Metro. It is the second map of the Conquer Hell Operation.
Last verified: November 2026 · Game: Battlefield 1 · Type: map
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Game | Battlefield 1 | EA |
| Added | Launch, 21 Oct 2016 | EA |
| Setting | Argonne Forest, France: dense woods, bunkers and a rail bridge | Game |
| Size | Medium, infantry-focused | Game |
| Behemoth | Armoured Train | Game |
| Vehicles | Tanks, armoured cars, cavalry, aircraft | Game |
| Operations | Conquer Hell (second map, defended by the Germans) | Game |
Link to section: What it isWhat it is
Argonne Forest is dark, tight and brutal. Flags sit in bunkers and clearings connected by trenches and forest paths, with the rail bridge and its tunnel as the central chokepoint. There are almost no vehicles; the fight is infantry, grenades and the stationary machine guns. The Armoured Train crosses the bridge and is as much a hazard as a weapon in the confined space.
It was the launch map most often run on 24/7 servers and the one that split the community most sharply.
Link to section: How it playsHow it plays
Flank or die. The bridge tunnel is a grenade funnel; the forest paths either side are where rounds are actually won. Medics keep the push alive, Support crates keep the grenades coming, Scouts are weak except on the bridge. In Conquer Hell the German defence holds the bunkers and the Americans win by pushing both flanks at once rather than the centre. Gas grenades are more effective here than anywhere else in the game.
Link to section: Changes by patchChanges by patch
| Date | Update | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2016 | Release | Available in Conquest, Operations, Rush, Domination, Team Deathmatch and War Pigeons | DICE |
Link to section: SourcesSources
- Battlefield 1 forum on this site (2016 to 2021 archive)
- Battlefield 1 Apocalypse release notes (official, Feb 2018)
- Battlefield 1 first patch release notes (2016)
Link to section: FAQFAQ
Is Argonne Forest infantry-only?
Nearly. A couple of light vehicles spawn but the map is played as infantry.
Is Argonne Forest the Battlefield 1 Operation Metro?
Yes. It is the launch map most often run 24/7 and the closest to Metro’s grinder style.
Which Operation includes Argonne Forest?
Conquer Hell, as the second map after Ballroom Blitz.
What is the Behemoth on Argonne Forest?
The Armoured Train, crossing the rail bridge.
Which classes are best on Argonne Forest?
Medic and Support; Assault for clearing bunkers.
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