Most of the old growth forests in the area were destroyed during battles in World War I. The French offensive against the Chemin des Dames in spring 1917 is sometimes referred to as the Second Battle of the Aisne.
Most of the old growth forests in the area were destroyed during battles in World War I The French offensive against the Chemin des Dames in spring 1917 is sometimes referred to as the Second Battle of the Aisne.