The Aisne-Marne Offensive: The CHATEAU Thierry salient or pocket, was formed as a result of the German attack on 37 May, 1918, between RHEIMS and SOISSONS, Before the formation of the pocket had been completed ways and means were being considered...
This paper is a study of German defensive planning and organization of the ground. The nature of the terrain is described as an important part of the planning to consider when organizing a defensive position. There is also a sketch of the...
This study discusses did the First Division make proper use of its machine gun units during the Soissons offensive, July 18-23, 1918 and gives personal narratives with a conclusion that the results gained were not commensurate with the casualties...
The initial year of the World War saw the creation of the St Mihiel Salient. This great wedge embracing l50 square miles of French territory, with a contact edge extending for 40 miles, was a constant menace to the French armies and a strong...
The study presents the plan for and execution of the attack of the regiment and the lessons learned from the operation. Headings in the paper include the plan for attack, terrain, enemy organization of the ground, execution of the attack, and each...