First Battle of Villers-Bretonneuxとは 意味・読み方・使い方

With the general position for the Germans looking weak, The German Commander, Erich von Ludendorff, decided to go on the offensive. On 21 March 1918, "Operation Michelle" was launched, and the attack was aimed at the weakest part of the British lines, along the Somme River. By 5 April 1918 the Germans had gained 60 kilometers of British held territory. Two other operations were launched against the British forces, one at the British lines near Armentieres, one near Reims. All three operations were halted by the British.