World War I, or the First World War, also known as The Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. Major areas of conflict included Europe and the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa and the Asia-Pacific. The war saw important developments in weaponry including tanks, aircraft, artillery, machine guns, and chemical weapons. One of the deadliest conflicts in history, it resulted in an estimated 15 to 22 million military and civilian casualties and genocide. The movement of large numbers of people was a major factor in the deadly Spanish flu pandemic.
World War I: Several French army corps began a massive assault against the German-occupied Chemin des Dames ridge, south
World War I: Several French army corps began a massive assault against the German-occupied Chemin des Dames ridge, south of Laon, France.
On April 16, in the year 1917, World War I: Several French army corps began a massive assault against the German-occupied Chemin des Dames ridge, south of Laon, France. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of April 16, one of 433 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on April 16, 1917 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 4 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 13 April 2026.
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