Why The Allies Couldn't Overcome German Trenches in Spring 1917 (WW1 Documentary)

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Explains why Allied offensives in spring 1917, including Nivelle's at the Chemin des Dames, failed against Germany's deep defence-in-depth system.

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Why Allied offensives in spring 1917 failed against German defence-in-depth.

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Part of THIS WEEK 100 YEARS AGO - The Great War

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