Soissons (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 Third Battle of the Aisne, also known as the Battle of Soissons, marked the beginning of a series of Allied attacks on the Western Front in May 1918.
- American forces played a crucial role in the Battle of Soissons, as the Germans sought to crush the Allied lines before US numbers became overwhelming.
- During the Battle of Soissons, both sides suffered heavy casualties, with the Germans managing to capture key positions but ultimately failing to secure a long-term advantage.
- Although the Germans achieved some early successes at Soissons, their efforts proved to be short-lived as the Allies regrouped and launched counterattacks.
- In hindsight, the tactical gains of the Germans at Soissons came at a high cost and contributed to their eventual strategic failure in the war.