Nivelle was superseded by Pétain who adopted a strategy of "healing and defence"; on 19 May Pétain issued Directive No 1 for limited offensives, intended to resume the wearing-out of the German army, while conserving French infantry.
Nivelle was superseded by Pétain who adopted a strategy of "healing and defence". On 19 May Pétain issued Directive No 1 for limited offensives with limited casualties, intended to resume the wearing-out of the German army, while conserving French infantry.