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German offensives of 1918

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Battle of the Aisne
  • Third German offensive, known as the Battle of the Aisne or Operation Blücher-Yorck (south of Michael), from May 27 to June 4, 1918
  • 7th and 1st German armies break through the front at the Chemin des Dames (7 divisions, 4,600 artillery pieces)
  • 32 km deep and 50 km wide area
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