25 September-6 November 1915: The Second Battle of Champagne—initial French gains were not exploited due to congestion & a lack of communications in bringing up reserves, a shortage of artillery shells, & small but effective German counterattacks; the French counterpart to the Battle of Loos.
Commentary: The Adrian helmet, seen on the French soldiers above, was the first modern steel helmet to be introduced.
Lest we forget.
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