Principal attacks were to be made in Artois by the Tenth Army (General Louis de Maud'huy) towards Cambrai and by the Fourth Army (General Fernand de Langle de Cary) in Champagne, from Suippes towards Rethel and Mézières, with supporting attacks elsewhere.
The main offensive operations were planned for Artois, led by the Tenth Army under General Louis de Maud'huy, targeting Cambrai. The Fourth Army, commanded by General Fernand de Langle de Cary, would focus on Champagne, attacking from Suippes towards Rethel and Mézières. Other supporting attacks were also planned.