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Battle of St Quentin Canal
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The Battle of St Quentin Canal was a pivotal battle of World War I that began on 29 September 1918 and involved British, Australian and American forces operating as part of the British Fourth Army und
Breaking the Hindenburg Line by William Longstaff
Breaking the Hindenburg Line by William Longstaff
Men of the American 30th Division at rest with German prisoners following the capture of Bellicourt, 29 September 1918. In the background are British
Men of the American 30th Division at rest with German prisoners following the capture of Bellicourt, 29 September 1918. In the background are British Mark V tanks (with 'cribs' for crossing trenches) of the 8th Battalion, Tank Corps, which was one of four battalions of the 5th Tank Brigade allotted to the 5th Australian Division and American Corps for the operation.
Soldiers of the 30th American Infantry Division and the 15th Australian Brigade (5th Australian Division) at the southern entrance of the Bellicourt T
Soldiers of the 30th American Infantry Division and the 15th Australian Brigade (5th Australian Division) at the southern entrance of the Bellicourt Tunnel at Riqueval near Bellicourt. It was captured by the American 30th Division on 29 September 1918. (Photographed 4 October 1918).
Brigadier General John Vaughan Campbell VC addressing troops of the 137th Brigade (46th Division) from the Riqueval Bridge over the St Quentin Canal o
Brigadier General John Vaughan Campbell VC addressing troops of the 137th Brigade (46th Division) from the Riqueval Bridge over the St Quentin Canal on 2 October 1918
Saint-Quentin Canal
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The Canal de Saint-Quentin is a canal in northern France connecting the canalised river Escaut in Cambrai to the Canal latéral à l'Oise and Canal de l'Oise à l'Aisne in Chauny.
Battle of St Quentin Canal
…objective was to break through one of the most heavily defended stretches of the German Siegfriedstellung (Hindenburg Line), which in this sector used the St Quentin Canal as part of its defences. The assault achieved its objectives (though not according to the planned timetable), resulting in the first full breach of the…
Lock Noyelles-sur-Escaut on Canal Saint-Quentin
Lock Noyelles-sur-Escaut on Canal Saint-Quentin