Battle of Neuve Chapelle
By: Alex Rodriguez
Battle of Neuve Chepelle
The Battle of Neuve Chapelle (10–13 March 1915) took place in the First World War. It was a British offensive in the Artois region of France and broke through at Neuve-Chapelle but the success could not be exploited.
Location
Artois region, France
Summary
The battle at Neuve Chapelle marked a watershed in trench warfare, which showed how the new conditions affected attack and defence. A break-through in trench defences was possible if the attack was carefully prepared and disguised to achieve at least local surprise but after the initial shock the German defence recovered as the attackers were beset by delays, loss of communication and consequent disorganisation.
Commanders
The commander of the British Empire was Field Marshal Sir John French. Known as The Viscount French between 1916 and 1922, was a British Army officer.
He commanded the German Sixth Army at the outbreak of World War I, Rupprecht or Rupert, Crown Prince of Bavaria and a German officer.
Winner
On March 13, the third and final day of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, British troops repelled a German attack and launched another of their own. They were forced to call a halt after less than two hours, however, as many units had been decimated. After this the Winner was called to be England.
Number of troops
England had about 4 Divisions, which is about to 60,000 people.
Germany had only 2 divisions, which consisted in about 30,000 to 35,000 soldiers.
Number of casualities
German casualties from were 10,000 men.
In the other hand, England had about 14,000 causalities.
Technology and Artillery
13-pdr
18-pdr
4.5-inch how
60-pdr
4.7-inch gun
6-inch how
6-inch gun
9.2-inch how
2.75-inch gun
15-inch how
Map of the Battle of Neuve Chepelle
Events are being held in France in March 2015 to remember the Indian soldiers who fought alongside the British Army at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle a century ago.
A programme of exhibitions, talks, guided tours and drama will be hosted by the villages of Neuve Chapelle and Richebourg, near Lille, from March 10th.
The date marks the 100th anniversary of Britain launching its first set-piece offensive against the Germans in 1915.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Neuve-Chapelle
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Neuve-Chapelle
Museum, Memorial Buildings, and more photos
Artois region, France today
Battle of Neuve Chepelle.