1916 ⟶ Robert Nivelle Replaces Joseph Joffre

Robert Nivelle replaces Joseph Joffre as Commander-in-Chief ...
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🇬🇧 Douglas Haig Replaces John French

Douglas Haig replaces John French as commander of the British Expeditionary Force.⟶
Douglas Haig Replaces John French (1915)
World War IWestern FrontBritish ArmyDouglas HaigJohn FrenchMilitary LeadershipCommand Changes
United KingdomUnited KingdomFranceFrance

🇫🇷 Robert Nivelle Replaces Joseph Joffre

Robert Nivelle replaces Joseph Joffre as Commander-in-Chief of the French Army. (Details)⟶
Robert Nivelle Replaces Joseph Joffre (1916)
World War IFrench ArmyMilitary LeadershipCommander-in-ChiefRobert NivelleJoseph JoffreWestern Front
FranceFrance

🇩🇪 Hindenburg Replaces Falkenhayn

Paul von Hindenburg replaces Erich von Falkenhayn as German Chief of Staff. (Details)⟶
Hindenburg Replaces Falkenhayn (1916)
German High CommandPaul von HindenburgErich von FalkenhaynMilitary Leadership1916World War I
GermanyGermany

🇫🇷 French Recapture of Fort Douaumont, Verdun

The French recapture Fort Douaumont near Verdun. (Details)⟶
French Recapture of Fort Douaumont, Verdun (1916)
World War IWestern FrontBattle of VerdunMilitary CampaignFrench ArmyFortificationGerman Army
FranceFranceGermanyGermany

🤕 Second Battle of the Aisne Ends in French Disaster

The Second Battle of the Aisne (also known as Nivelle Offensive) ends in disaster for both the French army and its commander Robert Nivelle. (Details)⟶
Second Battle of the Aisne Ends in French Disaster (1917)
Western FrontBattleAisneFrench ArmyGerman ArmyRobert NivelleOffensiveMilitary Failure1917
FranceFranceGermanyGermany

🇫🇷 Philippe Pétain, Commander-in-Chief of the French Army

Philippe Pétain replaces Robert Nivelle as Commander-in-Chief of the French Army. (Details)
Philippe Pétain, Commander-in-Chief of the French Army (1917)