Aisne 1918

This battlefield guide and history will focus mainly on the events of attack that fell on the British sector of the front between the 27th – 1st June 1918, although the offensive which also befell the French forces will not be totally neglected. This area had been a French held sector since 1915 and the French had fought one of its major engagements of the war here in 1917, the ill-fated Nivelle Offensive. French monuments and cemeteries dominate the landscape. The British were also here in 1914, and they too have left reminders of their relative brief presence. However, the actions fought here early in the war tend to be found mainly to the west of the sector. 

The battlefield of May 1918 scales the heights of the Chemin des Dames ridge, along the Californe Plateau and descends to afforested valley of the Aisne river and canal. The retreat of the Britsh forces during the course of the first day and in following days extends further south almost to the Marne and takes in part of the Champagne region.

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Some books that may interest you

Voices From the Past: The Zeebrugge Raid 1918 By: Paul Kendall	The Battle of the Lys 1918: South By: Chris Baker	Britain's Last Invasion By: Phil Carradice
Shan Hackett By: Roy Fullick	War at Saber Point By: John Knight	Air War Varsity By: Martin Bowman
Bring Me Back Alive By: Manson III, Spalding Kenan	Call Sign Extortion 17 By: Don Brown, MacGregor Literary Agency	The Eastern Front Air War 1941 - 1945 By: Anthony Tucker-Jones