The Allied Advance
History: KS3, topic 16.5.4
The Allied Advance (Post-Spring Offensive)
Germany was weak after the failed Spring Offensive. The Allies used this as their moment to strike.
Single command
- A key response to the German Offensive was to use a single command of Allied forces, under French General Ferdinand Foch.
- This increased the effectiveness of the Allied leadership.
The offensive
- Starting with the Battle of Amiens, the offensive forced Germany out of France.
- Other key battles:
- August 1918 AD: Second Battle of the Somme.
- September 1918 AD: Battles of the Hindenburg Line.
Test yourself on The Allied Advance
Battles During the Allied Advance
Which of these was NOT a battle during the Allied offensive in 1918?
What was the significance of the single command under French leadership in 1918?
Who was appointed as the single commander of Allied forces after the German Offensive?