Who Won First Battle of the Aisne?
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Who Won First Battle of the Aisne?
| First Battle of the Aisne | |
|---|---|
| Date 13–28 September 1914 Location Aisne River, France 49°26′N 3°40′ECoordinates: 49°26′N 3°40′E Result Indecisive | |
| Belligerents | |
| France United Kingdom | Germany |
| Commanders and leaders |
What happened in the first battle of Aisne?
The First Battle of the Aisne was a follow-up offensive by the Allied forces against the right wing of the German First and Second armies (under von Kluck and von Bulow) in retreat after September 1914’s First Battle of the Marne.
Who won the Second Battle of the Aisne?
The French achieved a substantial tactical success and took c. 29,000 prisoners but failed to defeat decisively the German armies. The failure had a traumatic effect on the morale of the French army and many divisions mutinied.
When was first battle of Aisne?
September 13, 1914 – September 28, 1914
First Battle of the Aisne/Periods
On 13 September 1914 the lead elements of the British Expeditionary Force made an opposed crossing of the River Aisne (and the Aisne canal which joins it at an angle), and reached the lower slopes below the German forces now digging in along the Chemin des Dames ridge.
Who won the third battle of Aisne?
Germans
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.
Where was the First Battle of the Aisne?
Aisne
First Battle of the Aisne/Location
Why was the first battle of Aisne important?
The battle, fought from 10th to 13th September 1914 in the First World War, that saw the end of mobility and the beginning of four years of trench warfare on the Western Front. Commanders at the Battle of the Aisne: General Joffre commanded the French Army. Field Marshal Sir John French commanded the BEF.
When was the Third Battle of the Aisne?
May 27, 1918 – June 6, 1918
Third Battle of the Aisne/Periods
Was the Battle of Verdun successful?
Ultimately, the French resistance at Verdun proved a turning point, halting the German advance. The heavy German losses at Verdun combined with even greater casualties suffered on the Somme also created a manpower crisis within the German army that would become increasingly difficult to resolve as the war progressed.