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1918 in Germany — Page 2
Explore 375 historical events and records for Germany in 1918.
Historical records for Germany in 1918
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April
Kemmel Offensive Pressed
German forces seize Kemmel Hill but fail to convert the gain into a decisive breakthrough in Flanders.
Offensive
Launches a counter-attack in the Lys-Aisne sector, April-May
Operation Georgette Preparations Finalised
Ludendorff finalises the Flanders offensive intended to seize key railways and threaten the Channel ports.
May
Battle of Aisne, 3rd
Ludendorf orders the Aisne attack to divert the French reserves so that the BEF can be struck again in Flanders
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Ludendorf orders the Aisne attack to divert the French reserves so that the BEF can be struck again in Flanders
Iron Cross First Class Award
Jodl receives the Iron Cross First Class for wartime service.
Award
Awarded for courage beyond the call of duty
Siege of Paris
The Germans reach Meuse at Chateau-Thierry within 40 miles of Paris
Battle of Aisne, 3rd
1st day of 3rd Ludendorf offensive, Battle of the Aisne
Ludendorf Offensive
1st day of 3rd Ludendorf offensive, Battle of the Aisne
213th Infantry Division
Manstein transferred to the 213th Infantry Division on the Western Front as an operations staff officer. He remained involved in German divisional planning during the final year of the war.
June
Battle of Aisne, 3rd
Final day of 3rd Ludendorf offensive, Battle of the Aisne
Ludendorf Offensive
Final day of 3rd Ludendorf offensive, Battle of the Aisne
Battle of Bellau Wood
Americans attack German positions
Battle of Matz
If the Germans could make progress in the centre sector here, the indented Front Line of the bulge between these two salients could be straightened out. 1st day of 4th Ludendorf offensive, Battle of Matz
Battle of Matz
The German plan was to push the German Front Line westwards in the sector between two salients; the northern salient had been formed from the fighting towards Amiens and the southern one at the end of the previous German offensive in the Aisne sector.
Battle of Matz
The Noyon-Montdidier Offensive known in the German plan by its code-name of Operation Gneisenau (9th - Thirteenth June 1918). Also known as the Battle of Matz it was the fourth German offensive launched in 1918.
Noyon-Montdidier Offensive
The Noyon-Montdidier Offensive known in the German plan by its code-name of Operation Gneisenau (9th - Thirteenth June 1918). Also known as the Battle of Matz it was the fourth German offensive launched in 1918
Operation Gneisenau
If the Germans could make progress in the centre sector here, the indented Front Line of the bulge between these two salients could be straightened out. 1st day of 4th Ludendorf offensive, Battle of Matz
Operation Gneisenau
The German plan was to push the German Front Line westwards in the sector between two salients; the northern salient had been formed from the fighting towards Amiens and the southern one at the end of the previous German offensive in the Aisne sector.
Operation Gneisenau
The Noyon-Montdidier Offensive known in the German plan by its code-name of Operation Gneisenau (9th - Thirteenth June 1918). Also known as the Battle of Matz it was the fourth German offensive launched in 1918.
Battle of Matz
Although the Germans made progress on the first day, the French organized a counter-attack on 11th June
Battle of Bellau Wood
The last German position is taken
Battle of Matz
The Germans halt their offensive
Operation Gneisenau
The Germans halt their offensive
Battle of Matz
Final day of 4th Ludendorf offensive, Battle of Matz
Operation Gneisenau
Final day of 4th Ludendorf offensive, Battle of Matz
Battle of Bellau Wood
The German advance on Paris is turned back, Bellau Wood is secured by the Allies
Battle of Chateau-Thie
The German advance on Paris is stopped
Counter-Attack
June-July, launches a counter-attack in the Noyon-Marne sector
Siege of Paris
The German advance on Paris is stopped
July
Battle of Marne, 2nd
The Marne Offensive (15th July - 5th August 1918) became the last German offensive of the war. It was intended as a diversionary attack either side of Reims to cross the river Marne and draw the Allied reserves away from Flanders, where Ludendorff was planning to make another offensive to break through the Allied line once and for all
Battle of Marne, 2nd
Ludendorff throws 35 Divisions across the Marne to encircle Reims. Final thrust of the Spring Offensive. 1st day of 5th Ludendorf offensive, Battle of the Marne
Friedensturm
Launched against US & French divisions from east of the Reims to the Marne
Marne Offensive
It was intended as a diversionary attack either side of Reims to cross the river Marne and draw the Allied reserves away from Flanders.
Marne Offensive
The German attack east of Reims was blocked by the French defence on the first day.
Marne Offensive
The Marne Offensive (15th July - 5th August 1918) became the last German offensive of the war.
Marne Offensive
The attack west of Reims did succeed in crossing the Marne river.
Marne Offensive
Where Ludendorff was planning to make another offensive to break through the Allied line once and for all.
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