Battle of the Aisne

When the Allies reached the Aisne in mid-September, they found that the Germans had dug in on high ground overlooking the river. Having successfully crossed a shaky pontoon bridge under deadly shellfire, the Irish Rifles suffered badly in front of these positions. Recklessly continuing their advance across open ground, two companies, including a number of ... Read more

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