1915
Battle of Loos
The high number of casualties leadss to French's dismissal
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Loos in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
The high number of casualties leadss to French's dismissal
Haig supports preparations to use chlorine gas during the planned autumn offensive at Loos.
Haig confirms First Army plans for a major attack supporting the wider Allied autumn offensive.
Haig's First Army attacks at Loos and initially penetrates parts of the German defensive system.
Haig presses for reserve divisions to exploit the initial breakthrough before German defences recover.
Haig continues offensive operations as German reinforcements strengthen the threatened sector.
Haig reviews severe First Army losses after the offensive fails to achieve a strategic breakthrough.
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