Britain and France Attack on the Western Front While the Hindenburg Line is Being Prepared

CaliGuy

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What if Britain and France--in order to create an element of surprise--would have fed the Germans information that the Nivelle Offensive was going to begin in May 1917 while actually launching this offensive in either February or March 1917?

Basically, this would cause the Germans to get attacked while they are still preparing the Hindenburg Line.

Indeed, any thoughts on how this battle would go? After all, the Germans would have completely abandoned their old defensive positions but not yet created a new, solid defensive position at this point in time!
 
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