1914_1001_02s: Turning the Flank - FWWC 01 France '14

Arras, France, 1st October 1914: During the period known as "The Race to the Sea", both sides attempted to outflank the other on many occasions. In the beginning of October, with the front line now extended to Arras, the French had massed enough troops in the area to create the Xe Armée under the command of Maud'huy. The order was given for this new army to launch an immediate attack from Arras to take Douai, and push on and outflank the Germans. As the attack commenced, the French made good progress against German cavalry divisions which were acting as flank guard. However, the French were quickly placed on the defensive as yet another German corps arrived in the nick of time with the opposite intent: taking Arras and turning the French flank. [Size: medium] *See the notes document for information on scenario design decisions and historical notes.