Second Battle of Artois

When

9 May 1915 – 18 Jun 1915

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

50.50° N, 2.75° E

Location

Artois, France

Outcome

See Aftermath section

Belligerents

German Empire vs France British Empire, Canada, India, United Kingdom

1915 Allied offensive, World War I

The Second Battle of Artois from 9 May to 18 June 1915, took place on the Western Front during the First World War. A German-held salient from Reims to Amiens had been formed in 1914 which menaced communications between Paris and the unoccupied parts of northern France. A reciprocal French advance eastwards in Artois could cut the rail lines supplying the German armies between Arras and Reims.

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