What experimental tactic did Sir Douglas Haig's 1st Army attempt at Ne...
Sir Douglas Haig's 1st Army attempted an experimental tactic at Neuve-Chapelle in March 1915, where they opened an intense artillery bombardment on a 2,000-yard front and then, after 35 minutes, lengthened its range. The attacking British infantry, behind the second screen of shells, could overrun the trenches ravaged by the first. This tactic aimed to create a surprise attack immediately following a short but intense artillery bombardment. Unfortunately, it faced challenges in execution, such as a shortage of munitions and a delay in launching the infantry assault.
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