Battle of Havrincourt 1918
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 12 September 1918 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1918 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | World War I era (1914–1918) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Hundred Days Offensive | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Dominion of New Zealand, German Empire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 50.1119, 3.0869 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Havrincourt was a World War I battle fought on 12 September 1918, involving the British Third Army (under the command of General Sir Julian Byng) against German troops, including those of the 3rd and 10th Corps, in the town of Havrincourt, France. Although these battles were relatively small achievements in light of what would follow it marked the first time that the Hindenburg Line was pierced.
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