Battle of Artois

The Battle of Artois is the name of three battles fought in the Artois region of northern France during World War I:

First Battle of Artois (December 1914–January 1915), an early and indecisive encounter
Second Battle of Artois (9 May–15 May 1915), French attack towards Vimy Ridge
Third Battle of Artois (25 September–15 October 1915), also known as the Artois-Loos Offensive

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