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Ypres and Vicinity - Third Battle of Ypres (Battle of Passchendaele) - Situation 31 July 1917 and Allied Advance to 7 DecemberWorld War I |
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Ypres and Vicinity - The Battle of Messines - Situation 7 June 1917 and Operation to 14 JuneWorld War I |
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Ypres and Vicinity - Battle of Cambrai - Situation 20 November 1917 and Operation to 5 DecemberWorld War I |
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Vimy Ridge (The Pimple)Scenario#: 15 Date: 12 April 1917 Location: Souchez, FranceThe Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought at the northernmost end of the Arras Offensive. Elements of the 4th Canadian Division, on the very northern flank, faced a number of logistic difficulties, which delayed the initial assault on “The Pimple” … the Great War (C&C) — the Great War |
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Vimy Ridge (Hill 145)Scenario#: 14 Date: 9-10 April 1917 Location: Givenchy-en-Gohelle, FranceThe Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought at the northernmost end of the Arras Offensive. At exactly 5:30 am, April 9, 1917, every artillery piece at the disposal of the Canadian Corps fired a synchronized barrage. Then, at predetermined increments, … the Great War (C&C) — the Great War |
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Vimy Ridge (Bois-en-Hache)Scenario#: 16 Date: 12 April 1917 Location: Bois Soil, FranceThe Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought at the northernmost end of the Arras Offensive. An almost forgotten part of the battle was the Canadian attack against the Bois-en-Hache salient on the north side of the Souchez River. Their objective … the Great War (C&C) — the Great War |
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Vimy Ridge (1st & 2nd Canadian Infantry Divisions)Scenario#: 13 Date: 9 April 1917 Location: Vimy Ridge, FranceThe Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought at the northernmost end of the Arras Offensive. After studying the Battle of Verdun, the Canadian plan called for units to leapfrog over one another, as they advanced toward their objectives. The Germans … the Great War (C&C) — the Great War |
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Villers-Bretonneux (Tank vs Tank)Scenario#: 139 Date: 24 April 1918 Location: Villers-Bretonneux, FranceAlso on the 24th, shortly after the Whippet tanks had moved out of sight of Mitchell’s Mark IV tank, they engaged a group of German infantry in the open. The German infantry were routed and as the tanks followed the … the Great War (C&C) — Tank Expansion |
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Villers-Bretonneux (Tank vs Tank)Scenario#: 138 Date: 24 April 1918 Location: Villers-Bretonneux, FranceFighting was already taking place in the streets of Villers-Bretonneux, when Second Lieutenant Mitchell, in command of a British male Mk IV tank, attacked and knocked out one German A7V tank and forced two captured British Mk IV tanks to … the Great War (C&C) — Tank Expansion |
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Villers-Bretonneux (Tank vs Tank)Scenario#: 137 Date: 24 April 1918 Location: Villers-Bretonneux, FranceFighting was already taking place in the streets of Villers-Bretonneux, when Captain Brown’s three tanks, a male and two females, all Mk IVs, were ordered to support the infantry between Villers and Cachy. Second Lieutenant Mitchell was in command of… the Great War (C&C) — Tank Expansion |
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Verdun and Vicinity - Battle of Verdun - Situation 21 February 1916 and German Gains - Area Regained by French - October to December 1916World War I |
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Verdun (Samogneux)Scenario#: 243 Date: 24 February 1916 Location: Samogneux, FranceAfter two days of fighting, the German advance had been slower than expected and failed to gained much territory. Near Samogneux, however, the Germans were pressing hard to take the village and Hill 344 just to the east. Near the … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Verdun (Malancourt)Scenario#: 248 Date: 20-22 March 1916 Location: Malancourt, FranceAll direct attacks toward Hill 304 had been a costly failure. Therefore a plan to outflank the position was proposed and on 20 March, after a lengthy bombardment by trench mortars, General von Kneussl’s 11th Bavarian and 11th Reserve divisions … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Verdun (Le Mort Homme)Scenario#: 246 Date: 13-20 March 1916 Location: Cumières-le-Mort-Homme, FranceAfter the initial few days on the left bank of the Meuse, German infantry - unable to make further progress - dug in on 13 March and waited. Their wait was not long, for shortly after the German bombardment resumed … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Verdun (French Retake Fort Douaumont)Scenario#: 252 Date: 24 October 1916 Location: Fort Douaumont, FranceWith the withdrawal of most of the German artillery to the Somme, the French attack to recapture Fort Douaumont had artillery superiority and was aided by two heavy 400mm rail guns. The fort was evacuated on 23 October after being … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Verdun (French Attack on Fort Douaumont)Scenario#: 249 Date: 22 May 1916 Location: Fort Douaumont, FranceThe French assault to retake Fort Douaumont began at 11:50 AM, 22 May. The plan called for a three-pronged attack. On the left, the 36th Infantry Regiment managed to capture the Morchée Trench, but it was costly and the regiment … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Verdun (Fort Vaux)Scenario#: 247 Date: 7-8 March 1916 Location: Fort Vaux, FranceOn 7 March the Germans renewed their attack on the right bank of the Meuse, which coincided with the attacks against the French positions on the left bank. The German objective was Fort Vaux, but first the 408th and 409th … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Verdun (Fort Douamont)Scenario#: 244 Date: 25 February 1916 Location: Fort Douamont, FranceFort Douaumont dominated the northern approach to Verdun and was touted to be worth 100,000 men in pre-war propaganda. But by the time the German attack reached the Douaumont sector, most of the French infantry had been pulled from the … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Verdun (Fleury)Scenario#: 251 Date: 23 June 1916 Location: Fleury, FranceHaving taken Vaux, the Germans had only one more French defensive line to breakthrough. However, the German army had already started to feel the effects of the Allied offensive in the Somme, as artillery and men were being transferred to … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Verdun (Fight for Fort Vaux)Scenario#: 250 Date: 2-6 June 1916 Location: Fort Vaux, FranceThe Germans artillery had constantly pounded the area around Fort Vaux since the beginning of the offensive. Yet, the fort was still controlled by the French under the command of 49-year-old Commandant Raynal, when on 1 June, the Germans made … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Verdun (Bois Des Caures)Scenario#: 241 Date: 21-22 February 1916 Location: Verdun Bois Des Caures, FranceGerman General Falkenhayn’s plan for the Verdun Offensive was aimed at securing positions in the Verdun sector, which were of such great pride to the French that they would in his words be “blooding themselves dry” to hold onto these … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Verdun (Beaumont)Scenario#: 242 Date: 22 February 1916 Location: Beaumont-en-Verdunois, FranceSouth of Bois des Caures lay the village of Beaumont. The 208th Regiment occupied the village and had almost completed an intermediate trench line that ran directly through the village, just before the German attacked. Storming forward toward the… the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Verdun (Across the Meuse)Scenario#: 245 Date: 6-9 March 1916 Location: Verdun, FranceIn late February, after an early thaw and the arrival of French reinforcements, the German advance began to stall. In addition, the Germans had gone beyond the range of their artillery covering fire and were now in range of the … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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This Is Our PlaceScenario#: 5 Date: 1916-02-21 Location: Verdun, FrancePlanning a large attack for two months, the Germans finally struck at the French Achilles heel of Verdun. It was a city General Erich von Falkenhayn believed the French would die defending. The attack kicked off on the east bank … Great War Commander — Great War Commander |
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The World in 1919 - Political Realignment Following the FIrst World WarWorld War I |
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The World in 1919 - Europe - The National Boundary Realignments Resulting from the First World War.jpgWorld War I |
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The World in 1914 - Situation on the Eve of WarWorld War I |
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The Dardanelles - Defenses of the Straights - February to March 1915World War I |
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The Balkins - First Second and Third Invasions of Serbia - Operations August - December 1914World War I |
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The Balkins - Allied Oerations in Salonika and Final Invasion of Serbia - Situation 7 OCtober 1915 and Subsequent Operations April 1916 - Salonika PositionWorld War I |
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The Balkans - The Salonikan Front - Allied Position after the Defeat of Serbia December 1915 and Operations on the Salonikan Front During 1916World War I |
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St. QuentinScenario#: 134 Date: 21 March 1918 Location: St. Quentin, FranceThe German commander, General Erich Ludendorff, in the spring of 1918, believed it was essential for Germany to use the troops freed from the Eastern Front from the collapse of Russia, to achieve a victory against the war-weary Allies on … the Great War (C&C) — Tank Expansion |
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Southwestern Russia and Galicia - Brusilov Offensive - Concept of Operations 1 May 1916 - Operation 4 June to 20 September 1916World War I |
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Somme (Sausage Valley & La Boisselle)Scenario#: 10 Date: 1 July 1916 Location: La Boisselle, FranceThe 8th and 34th British Divisions objective was the town of La Boisselle. The 8th Division attacked from the north, up Mash valley between Ovillers and La Boisselle, while the 34th Division moved up Sausage valley and flanked La Boisselle … the Great War (C&C) — the Great War |
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Somme (Montauban 30th Division)Scenario#: 17 Date: 1 July 1916 Location: Somme, FranceThe combined French and British preliminary bombardment in the Montauban sector, unlike other sectors along the Somme front, had been highly effective. The 30th Division with the French XX Corps on their right, around 7:30am, advanced toward the… the Great War (C&C) — the Great War |
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Somme (Montauban 18th Division)Scenario#: 18 Date: 1 July 1916 Location: Somme, FranceThe combined French and British preliminary bombardment in the Montauban sector, unlike other sectors along the Somme front, had been highly effective. On the left of the 30th Division, the 18th Division had tunneled to within yards of he … the Great War (C&C) — the Great War |
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Somme (Mash Valley & La Boisselle)Scenario#: 9 Date: 1 July 1916 Location: La Boisselle, FranceThe 8th and 34th British Divisions objective was the town of La Boisselle. The 8th Division attacked from the north, up Mash valley between Ovillers and La Boisselle, while the 34th Division moved up Sausage valley and flanked La Boisselle … the Great War (C&C) — the Great War |
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Somme (Mametz)Scenario#: 11 Date: 1 July 1916 Location: Mametz, FranceOn July 1 1916, the 7th Division was preparing to capture the small village of Mametz, using a large assault force of 5 battalions. From left to right, these were the 2nd Border Regiment, 9th Devonshire Regiment, 2nd Gordon Highlanders, … the Great War (C&C) — the Great War |
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Somme (Mametz Wood)Scenario#: 12 Date: 7-10 July 1916 Location: Mametz, FranceIn hindsight, Mametz Wood could probably have been taken on July 1, but the 7th Division operational orders did not specify such a forward advance. Regrettably, it was not until July 7, that two British Divisions began a pincer attack … the Great War (C&C) — the Great War |
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Somme (High Wood)Scenario#: 121 Date: 15 September 1916 Location: Somme, FranceOn 15 September the 47th Division attacked High Woods, along with the four tanks allotted to the Division. Three tanks reached the south end of the wood, but two of them turned east, hoping to find more open ground. One … the Great War (C&C) — Tank Expansion |
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Somme (Hawthorn Ridge Mine Explosion)Scenario#: 8 Date: 1 July 1916 Location: Hawthorn Ridge Crater, FranceThe initial plans for the battle of the Somme were much larger, but the French disaster at Verdun, early in 1916, caused these plans to be scaled back. This meant that the majority of the offensive effort would switch from … the Great War (C&C) — the Great War |
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Somme (Flers and Coucelette)Scenario#: 122 Date: 15 September 1916 Location: Courcelette, FranceOn 15 September, after struggling for almost two months to take High Wood and the Switch Line (a line of trenches that ran between High Woods and Flers), with tanks leading the way, these German positions were finally taken. Haig … the Great War (C&C) — Tank Expansion |
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Soissons and Vicinity - Second Battle of the Marne - Franco-American Counter Attack 18 July to 6 August 1918World War I |
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Seizing BoureschesScenario#: 14 Date: 1918-06-06 Location: Bouresches, FranceWhen French General Joseph Degoutte ordered an attack on Belleau Wood, the American Marines were eager to oblige. Two days earlier, they had succeeded in stopping the German advance at Mares Farm and elsewhere. Starting at positions west of the … Great War Commander — Great War Commander |
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Sedan-Verdun and Vicinity - The Meuse-Argonne Offensive Setpember to November 1918World War I |
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Second Battle of VillersScenario#: 136 Date: 24 April 1918 Location: Villers-Bretonneux, FranceIn early April, the Germans renewed their efforts towards Villers-Bretonneux, a town on the high ground to the south of the city of Amiens. Through Amiens ran the main north-south rail line in northern France. Cutting the line would seriously … the Great War (C&C) — Tank Expansion |
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Rush the LinesScenario#: 7 Date: 1916-07-01 Location: Somme River, FranceFearing for Verdun, the British launched the Somme Offensive early in the morning. French forces south of the river pushed the flank back a few hours later, catching the Germans off guard. It was expected the French would bombard longer, … Great War Commander — Great War Commander |
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Rumania - Rumanian Campaign - Limit of Rumanian Advance into Transylvania 27 August to 18 September 1916World War I |
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Rumania - Rumanian Campaign - Final Operations - 26 November to 07 January 1917World War I |
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Rumania - Rumanian Campaign - Falkenhayn's Counteroffensive to 25 October 1916World War I |