1918 ⟶ Operation Michael: The German Spring Offensive Begins

First phase of the German spring offensive, Operation Michae...
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🇩🇪 Operation Michael: The German Spring Offensive Begins

First phase of the German spring offensive, Operation Michael (also known as Second Battle of the Somme). The Germans obtain a Pyrrhic victory. (Details)⟶
Operation Michael: The German Spring Offensive Begins (1918)
Western FrontSpring OffensiveGerman EmpireWWI BattlesOperation MichaelMilitary StrategySecond Battle of the Somme
FranceFranceGermanyGermany

⚔️ Battle of St. Quentin

The Battle of St. Quentin, first phase of Operation Michael and the Spring Offensive. (Details)⟶
Battle of St. Quentin (1918)
Western FrontSpring OffensiveGerman EmpireWWI BattlesOperation MichaelMilitary Strategy
FranceFranceGermanyGermany

⚔️ First Battle of Bapaume

First Battle of Bapaume, a phase of Operation Michael. (Details)⟶
First Battle of Bapaume (1918)
Western FrontSpring OffensiveGerman EmpireWWI BattlesOperation Michael
FranceFranceGermanyGermany

⚔️ First Battle of Noyon

First Battle of Noyon, a phase of Operation Michael. (Details)⟶
First Battle of Noyon (1918)
Western FrontSpring OffensiveGerman EmpireWWI BattlesOperation Michael
FranceFranceGermanyGermany

⚔️ Battle of Rosieres during Operation Michael

Battle of Rosieres, a phase of Operation Michael. (Details)⟶
Battle of Rosieres during Operation Michael (1918)
World War IWestern FrontOperation MichaelBattleSommeGerman Spring Offensive
FranceFrance

⚔️ Third Battle of the Aisne: German Offensive Stalled

Third Battle of the Aisne (also known as Operation Blücher-Yorck, third phase of the Spring Offensive). After initial gains, the German advance is halted. (Details)⟶
Third Battle of the Aisne: German Offensive Stalled (1918)
World War IWestern FrontSpring OffensiveBattleGerman ArmyFrench ArmyTrench WarfareMilitary Strategy
FranceFranceGermanyGermany