The Battle of Neuve Chapelle was fought from March 10–13, 1915, in northern France during World War I. It marked one of the first major British offensives on the Western Front and highlighted the decisive contribution of the Indian Corps, which played a central role in the early breakthrough against German positions.

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• Fought March 10–13, 1915, near Neuve Chapelle, France
• First large-scale British offensive of 1915
• Indian Corps formed key assault force alongside British units
• Garhwal Rifles, Lahore & Meerut Divisions heavily engaged
• Initial artillery bombardment achieved surprise breakthrough
• Indian troops captured German front-line trenches swiftly
• Communication failures stalled further advance
• Heavy casualties on both sides; high Indian losses
• Demonstrated Indian Army’s capability in European warfare
• Strengthened recognition of India’s wartime contribution