Who won the 3rd Battle of Artois?
Third Battle of Artois
| Date | 25 September – 4 November 1915 |
|---|---|
| Location | Artois, France 50°30′N 2°45′ECoordinates: 50°30′N 2°45′E |
| Result | See Analysis section |
| Territorial changes | French offensive advances Allied front line in Artois by 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) |
Who fought in the Battle of Artois?
| First Battle of Artois | |
|---|---|
| French Third Republic United Kingdom | German Empire |
| Commanders and leaders | |
| Joseph Joffre | Erich von Falkenhayn Rupprecht of Bavaria |
| Artois Artois, a region of northern France of around 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi) around Arras, Saint-Omer, Lens and Béthune. |
What happened at the Battle of Loos?
Between September 26th and September 28th, the British lost many men to German machine gun fire as they attacked German positions around Loos without the aid of artillery support. The battle effectively ended on September 28th. The British suffered 50,000 casualties while the Germans lost about 25,000 men.
Why was the Battle of Loos so significant?
It was the biggest British attack of 1915, the first time that the British used poison gas and the first mass engagement of New Army units. The French and British tried to break through the German defences in Artois and Champagne and restore a war of movement.
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.
What happened in the battle of Neuve Chapelle?
The Battle of Neuve Chapelle (10–13 March 1915) took place in the First World War in the Artois region of France. The British attackers broke through German defences in a salient at the village of Neuve-Chapelle but the success could not be exploited.
How many troops did the British lose at the Battle of Loos?
50,000 casualties
Around 2,600 British men were registered as casualties as a result of the failed gas attack, but very few died. Altogether the British Army suffered over 50,000 casualties at Loos, almost double the number of German losses.
When did the Battle of Loos start and end?
September 25, 1915 – September 28, 1915
Battle of Loos/Periods
The Battle of Loos was fought from 25 September until about 16 October 1915 in an area of coalmines and mining villages near the town of Lens, north of Arras. Six British divisions attacked strong German defences in support of French offensives to the south.
What weapons were used in the Battle of Loos?
Number of artillery and heavy guns used by the British forces during the Battle of Loos in 1915
| Weapon type | Number of guns |
|---|---|
| QF 18 pounder gun | 304 |
| QF 4.5 inch Howitzer | 72 |
| BL 6 inch Howitzer | 36 |
| BL 60 pounder gun | 24 |
Why did the German offensive in 1918 fail?
The German economy was on the verge of collapse, and it could barely feed its people. This was perhaps the main reason why the German Offensive in Spring 1918 ultimately failed. The German army was often hungry, and its advances were often slowed as hungry troops pillaged captured allied supply depots.
Why were Germany and its allies defeated in 1918?
Germany failed to succeed in World War One because of three main reasons, the failure of the Schlieffen plan, nationalism, and the allies’ effective use of attrition warfare. The failure of the Schlieffen plan caused Germanys plan to fight a two front war almost impossible.
Why was the Battle of Artois fought in Artois?
A reciprocal French advance eastwards in Artois could cut the rail lines supplying the German armies between Arras and Reims.
When did the Second Battle of Artois end?
The battle was fought during the German offensive of the Second Battle of Ypres (21 April – 25 May), which the Germans ended to reinforce the Artois front.
What did Falkenhayn do at the Battle of Artois?
In memoranda issued on 7 and 25 January 1915, Falkenhayn ordered that the positions of the German armies in France were to be fortified to resist attacks with only small forces, to enable reserves to be sent to Russia. Should part of the front line be lost, it was to be retaken by counter-attack.
