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The conflict on the Western Front of Europe during WWI

Created by CapnHansen on Apr 5, 2011

Last updated: 04/07/11 at 08:14 AM

• Operation Michel
  Mar 21, 1918

  The Germans launch their last major offensive on the Western Front. It marks the victory of the allies and the turn of the tide in the war.

• The Somme Offensive
  Jul 1, 1916

  The British and French launch the Somme offensive in response to the German Verdun offensive. This stopped Germany's advance into France.

• The Fortress of Verdun is attacked
  Feb 21, 1916

  Germans attack the French fortress of Verdun in an attempt to demoralize the enemy by capturing a major location. This resulted in an overall failure due to massive German losses.

• German Troops move into Luxembourg and Belgium
  Aug 4, 1914

  The first military actions on the western front were when German troops from seven armies moved into Luxembourg and Belgium.

• Massive amounts of troops mobilize
  Jul 1, 1914

  In Allied and Central nations, massive amounts of troops mobilize for what was thought to be a quick and easy conflict. This impression that soldiers was quickly replaced by fear and exhaustion.