In mid-January 1915, the Germans launched an offensive north of Soissons, France.

Westl. Kriegschauplatz, Angriffe bei Crouy und Cuffies



Western Front, assaults on Crouy and Cuffies



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The Germans attacked at Soissons January 12 to 15, 1915 and in the Argonne the same month. German Commander-in-Chief Erich von Falkenhayn planned to concentrate troops for a significant offensive in Champagne, but Paul von Hindenburg demanded that they instead be sent to the Russian front, threatening resignation if he was refused. Kaiser Wilhelm crumbled in the face of Hindenburg's demands and, as Supreme War Lord, overrode Falkenhayn undermining both men's authority.

This command crisis would play out for the next 18 months before Hindenburg achieved his goal of overall command.

Start Date: 1915-01-12

End Date: 1915-01-15