10-13 March 1915: The Battle of Neuve Chapelle—the first deliberately-planned British offensive of the new age of trench warfare, which achieved many of its initial objectives before bogging down due to poor communications & a lack of covering artillery fire, the early rumblings of the Shell Crisis.
British & Imperial casualties: approximately 11,000;
German casualties: approximately 10,000.
Lest we forget.
The Rebel Black Dot Song of the Day
Billy Joel, "We Didn't Start the Fire" via iTunes (T.L.A.M.)
Commentary: I get most of the numerous cultural references in this song, which is why I can defeat you in Trivial Pursuit.
2 comments:
Billy Joel wanted to be a history teacher (because even famous people have dream jobs.)
Neat!
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