Battle of Valenciennes (1918) 1918
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 28 October 1918 – 2 November 1918 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1918 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War I era (1914–1918) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 50.3581, 3.5233 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Valenciennes was part of the Hundred Days Offensive at the end of World War I. The battle took place during the final phase of the Great War, from 28 October to 2 November 1918 and saw the Canadian Corps re-capture the northern French city of Valenciennes and surrounding areas from the German Army.
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