1917 at Verdun: The French hit back | Christina Holstein

This talk by Christina Holstein was delivered 'live' to an online audience. In this presentation Christina looks at a French attack at Verdun not in 1916, but another - lesser known - attack the following year. The failure of the German offensive at Verdun in 1916 led to major changes of leadership and the sector became a secondary front. In this presentation by Christina Holstein, we will learn how for the French 1917 became an opportunity for aggressive action. The French Army mutinies of spring 1917 meant a more limited offensive than was originally intended but careful planning, the massive use of artillery and air power, highly trained infantry and high morale brought quick results. The operations of August 1917 dashed any remaining German hopes at Verdun and, with American observers already present, they paved the way for the Franco-American Meuse-Argonne offensive of September 1918. We hope to host more 'live' webinars. If you would like to take part in these, please do consider joining The Western Front Association. If you enjoy this video, please subscribe to our YouTube channel ! The Western Front Association is a UK registered charity. The Western Front Association: https://www.westernfrontassociation.com Become a member: https://www.westernfrontassociation.c... Find 100s of Articles on the Great War of 1914-18: https://www.westernfrontassociation.c... Find a local Branch: https://www.westernfrontassociation.c... #greatwar #westernfrontassociation #ww1 #worldwarone #French_Army #verdun