During which major First World War Battle did Smith-Dorrien command the Second Army?
First Battle of Ypres
Second Battle of Ypres
Battle of the Marne
Battle of the Somme
Answer
During the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915, Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien commanded the Second Army. The battle was the first major gas attack of the war, and resulted in a heavy defeat for the Allies.
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