When was the Third Battle of the Aisne?
May 27, 1918 – June 6, 1918
Third Battle of the Aisne/Periods
What was the importance of the 3rd Battle of Artois?
The offensive, meant to complement the Second Battle of Champagne, was the last attempt of 1915 by Joseph Joffre, the French commander-in-chief, to exploit an Allied numerical advantage over Germany.
Who were involved during the Third Battle?
The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761, at Panipat, about 60 miles (95.5 km) north of Delhi between a northern expeditionary force of the Maratha Empire and a coalition of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Durrani with two Indian Muslim allies—the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab, and Shuja-ud-Daula.
Who won Third Battle of the Aisne?
Despite penetrating Allied lines by approximately 34 miles (55 km) and coming closer to Paris than any time since 1914, the Germans were successfully halted by the Allies at the Marne on 6 June 1918.
Why did the second battle of Ypres start?
Because of the wintry cold, most of the gas froze, preventing it from being effective. On April 22, 1915, the Germans launched their first and only offensive of the year. Now referred to as the Second Battle of Ypres, the offensive began with the usual artillery bombardment of the enemy’s line.
What is the great autumn offensive?
The Second Battle of Champagne (Herbstschlacht or Autumn Battle) in World War I was a French offensive against the German army at Champagne that coincided with an Anglo-French assault at north-east Artois and ended with French retreat.
Who won the Second Battle of Artois?
The British attack at Aubers Ridge was a costly failure and two German divisions in reserve were diverted south against the Tenth Army….Second Battle of Artois.
| Date | 9 May – 18 June 1915 |
|---|---|
| Result | See Aftermath section |
| Territorial changes | French regain 6 sq mi (16 km2); British advance 1.9 mi (3.1 km) at Festubert |