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The British Attack on the Western Front
Unknown, 1917, Press cutting, Reproduction
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The British Attack on the Western Front
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Title
The British Attack on the Western Front: A Corner of the Battlefield Near Arras.
Description
From the Illustrated London News published April 28th, 1917, page 490-491. Official photograph. Full title: "Victory-making: infantry filing toward the firing-line: Artillery coming into action: A tank advancing: Cavalry riding for the enemy."
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Unknown
Date
1917
Size
39.6 x 53.4 cm
Type
Press cutting
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Reproduction
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Reference Library
On April 9th, 1917 the British Army mounted a large-scale offensive against the German forces positioned at Arras. Despite the 9th Scottish Division's victory in the town of Athies, which sits northeast of Arras, the German military recovered and the battle fell into a stalemate after five weeks of fighting.
For the British Army, the campaigns at Arras are remembered for both their tactical achievements and their great losses; it is estimated that as many as 158,660 British troops perished during the Battle of Arras.
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