The famous 42nd Division of Fère-Champenoise and the Yser withstood the attack with a heroism that won admiration even from the enemy.
The Germans could not capture the valley of the Biesme, in spite of their terrific efforts and heavy sacrifices.
In July 1915, the French front in the sectors of Bolante and Fille-Morte, followed the ridge which dominates the ravine of the Meurrissons, and passed over perpendicularly the Haute-Chevauchée road, comprising the dominating hills 285 and further to the East 263.
From this line which was provided with good observation posts, a French attack could take in rear the German lines that were established in front of Four-de-Paris.
The French Attacks in the valley of the Aire (October 1914-April 1915).
This attack after being fixed for July 11th was postponed to July 14th. The enemy, however, forestalled it by himself attacking on July 13th.
