The Battle of Amiens
The Battle of Amiens was the beginning of the Hundred Days Offensive. It began on August 8, 1918 to August 11, 1918, between the Allied forces and the German Army. This was the turning point of the war. The reason for it being a turning point is because it weakened the position of the trenches and made a huge impact through the German line. This first attack was carries out in a thick fog and was hoping, and they were hoping that they were going to the right direction. This battle helped the Allied to get 15 miles of advance with their surprise attack, which was the first day. In this surprise attack that they planned they had 21,243 casualties. When this battle occurred, there was 30,000 German Casualties, and 17,000 German prisoners. This battle used tanks, infantry, artillery, and aircraft. This battle used over 500 tanks. The troops used 700 artillery guns which would help them advance 100 meters every three minutes. This battle made a huge change for the beginning of the Hundred Days Offensive, which was forced to go to the Hindenburg line.
The Battle of Amiens was the beginning of the Hundred Days Offensive. It began on August 8, 1918 to August 11, 1918, between the Allied forces and the German Army. This was the turning point of the war. The reason for it being a turning point is because it weakened the position of the trenches and made a huge impact through the German line. This first attack was carries out in a thick fog and was hoping, and they were hoping that they were going to the right direction. This battle helped the Allied to get 15 miles of advance with their surprise attack, which was the first day. In this surprise attack that they planned they had 21,243 casualties. When this battle occurred, there was 30,000 German Casualties, and 17,000 German prisoners. This battle used tanks, infantry, artillery, and aircraft. This battle used over 500 tanks. The troops used 700 artillery guns which would help them advance 100 meters every three minutes. This battle made a huge change for the beginning of the Hundred Days Offensive, which was forced to go to the Hindenburg line.