Battle Of The Aisne (Noun)
Meaning
A battle in World War I (May 1918); the Germans tried to attack before the American numbers were too great to defeat; the tactical success of the Germans proved to be a strategic failure.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The battle_of_the_aisne marked a crucial point in the war, as German forces made a desperate attempt to gain the upper hand before the arrival of American troops.
- Although the Germans enjoyed initial success during the battle_of_the_aisne, their losses proved too great to sustain the push.
- Historians often view the battle_of_the_aisne as a tactical victory for the German army, but strategically, the losses it incurred were disastrous.
- The German assault at the battle_of_the_aisne was designed to break through the Allied lines and secure key territory before the Americans arrived in force.
- Despite their valiant efforts, German forces ultimately failed to capitalize on their early successes during the battle_of_the_aisne, leading to a prolonged stalemate on the front.