Aisne (river)

Chronological events that took place on or near the River Aisne.

1914

13 September	Passage forced by Allies.
14 September	Battle of the Aisne begins; Germans stop advance.
15 September	German counter-attacks.
28 September	Battle dies down; the Allies abandon frontal attack for turning movements.

1915

7 June	Repeated German counter-attacks repulsed: 2000 German dead and 250 prisoners.
29 September	Heavy artillery fighting throughout September; Violent bombardment north and south of the river.
1–7, 12, 17, 18 & 28 October	Operations active on the river.

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