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Operation Michael
1918 - 1818 • Picardie Großoffensive
Historical Overview
Final major German offensive in the West after peace in the East.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Strategic failure.
German Empire
- Commander: Erich Ludendorff
- Strength: ca. 3.500.000
- Casualties: ca. 240.000
British & French
- Commander: Ferdinand Foch
- Strength: ca. 4.000.000
- Casualties: ca. 250.000
Strategic Context
Attempt to decide the war before the arrival of the US Army.
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