The Kaiser's Battle: 21 March 1918. The First Day of the German Spring Offensive

Article number 10220804

A detailed examination of the opening day of the German Spring Offensive launched on 21 March 1918, one of the most significant military operations of the First World War. Drawing on official records, personal accounts, battlefield reports, and historical research, the narrative reconstructs the events of the attack, analysing strategy, command decisions, troop movements, and the experiences of soldiers on both sides. The study places the offensive within the wider context of the final year of the war and explores its military significance, operational challenges, and impact on subsequent developments on the Western Front.