Historical Events tagged with "french-army"
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French Fifth Army Counter-Attacks at Saint-Quentin
The Battle of Saint-Quentin took place as the French Fifth Army launched a counter-attack against the advancing German forces near Saint-Quentin in the Aisne region. This strategy was part of the larger efforts during World War I to halt German progress into France. The counter-offensive featured a series of assaults despite the unfavorable conditions and high German morale resulting from initial offensives. The battle was characterized by fierce fighting, with both sides suffering considerable casualties, reflecting the intense nature of early World War I trench warfare.
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