The Breakthrough of 1915 that never was

Published on 29 March 2018
Submitted by Dr Robert T Foley

It is often thought that the Germans sat on the defensive for most of 1915 (excepting the gas attack at The Second Battle of Ypres). In this talk, Dr Robert Foley looks into the little-known plans the Germans had for offensives in 1915.

The Breakthrough that never was - 1915
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