German spring offensive - Wikipedia
The German spring offensive, also known as Kaiserschlacht ("Kaiser's Battle") or the Ludendorff offensive, was a series of German attacks along the Western Front during the First World War, beginning on 21 March 1918.
12 Facts About Kaiserschlacht: The German 1918 Spring Offensive
2021年9月28日 · The huge amount of manpower and artillery available meant the plan to defeat the Allies in spring 1918 would become one of the biggest and bloodiest battles in history. Here are 10 facts about the final German offensive. 1. It is referred to by many names. The battle is often referred to as the ‘Spring Offensive’.
The Kaiserschlacht Offensive of 1918: Germany‘s Final Gamble in …
2024年5月26日 · This article delves into 20 key facts about the Kaiserschlacht, examining its origins, execution, outcome, and historical significance. 1. Germany‘s Strategic Dilemma. By early 1918, Germany found itself in a precarious strategic position.
The German Spring Offensive Of WW1 | Imperial War Museums
The German plan was known as the Kaiserschlacht, or Kaiser’s battle. The first phase, Operation Michael, was to begin in March. The British knew it was coming. NCO Richard Tobin recalled his sense of foreboding.
WWI’s Massive German Spring Offensive of 1918
The German High Command unleashed a number of major offensives on the Western Front in 1918 that are collectively known as the Kaiserschlacht. In the first of these attacks in March, the Germans penetrated the British front to a depth of 40 miles.
Why did the German Spring Offensive of 1918 fail
The German Spring Offensive stalled for a variety of reasons including inadequate supplies, stubborn Allied defensive tactics, an over-reliance on German Stormtroopers, and the German military overestimation of their offensive capabilities. Background.
Kaiserschlacht, Spring 1918 - Military History Matters
2018年2月8日 · Its key elements were speed, surprise, infiltration, and radically improved artillery barrages. German stormtroopers advance through a cloud of gas, spring 1918. The notion of operational surprise was baked into all of Germany’s preparatory measures.
1918: Year of victory - National Army Museum
The German Spring Offensive or 'Kaiserschlacht' (Kaiser's Battle) of 1918 saw mobile warfare return to the Western Front after years of stalemate. Despite sweeping early gains, the Germans exhausted themselves during the fighting.
The German Spring Offensive of 1918 - History Learning Site
2015年4月17日 · On March 21st, 1918, Luderndorff launched the offensive. In just five hours, the Germans fired one million artillery shells at the British lines held by the Fifth Army – over 3000 shells fired every minute. The artillery bombardment …
German Spring Offensives 1918 - 1914-1918-Online
Combat Operations, 21 March – 17 July 1918. The German offensive codenamed Michael opened on 21 March 1918. At 4:20am, 6,473 guns and 3,532 mortars began a devastating bombardment and five hours later the infantry advanced.