Western Front
The new French Commander in Chief, Robert Nivelle, believed that a concentrated attack by French forces on the Western Front in Spring 1917 could break the German front and lead to a quick victory
Role range: 1914-1918
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Robert Nivelle Biography and Timeline
Follow Robert Nivelle through 2 dated historical records for France.
Robert Nivelle, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1916–1917Years on this page
1916
1917
German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line
French forces advance after the German withdrawal and enter Noyon during the pursuit.
Role range: 1914-1918
Records, sources and methodology
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