Battle of Artois

Battle of Artois

The Battle of Artois is the name of three battles fought in the Artois region of northern France during the First World War.

*First Battle of Artois (27 September–10 October, 1914) - an encounter battle during the Race to the Sea.
*Second Battle of Artois (9 May–15 May, 1915) - French attack towards Vimy Ridge.
*Third Battle of Artois (25 September–15 October, 1915) - also known as the Artois-Loos Offensive.


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