Battle of La Malmaison

When

23 Oct 1917 – 27 Oct 1917

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

49.47° N, 3.49° E

Location

France

Outcome

French victory

Belligerents

German Empire vs France

Final French action of the 1917 campaign of the First World War

The Battle of La Malmaison from 23 to 27 October, was the final French action of the 1917 campaign in the First World War, which had begun with the Nivelle Offensive. The French captured the village and fort of La Malmaison and took control of the Chemin des Dames ridge. The German 7th Army had discovered French preparations for the attack and also identified the date and time.

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