The big German attacks (June-July 1915).
In June and July 1915, the German commander gave up local attacks and had recourse to massed attacks of men and material on fronts of 3 to 4 kilometres.
The first attack (on June 20th) was on the North side and then (July 2nd) on the East side of the salient of Fontaine-Madame.
On June 20th in the morning, after a violent bombardment of gas shells, two Prussian and Wurtemburg divisions attacked in the wood of Grurie. The foot-soldiers of the 32nd Corps, though gassed and almost buried in their trenches, put up a fierce resistance. Their positions were subjected to a veritable siege. The enemy, however, captured Fontaine-aux-Charmes.
The big German Attacks (May-July 1915).
Up to June 28th, French counter-attacks succeeded in recapturing part of the lost ground.
On June 30th, the Germans extended their attack up to the north of Four-de-Paris. The enemy advanced to within 8 kilometres of their objective, the railway station of Les Islettes. The fire of the 75's, however, barred the road and the French reserves counter-attacked.
On July 2nd, there was an artillery bombardment of even greater violence.