| Date from | 08 August 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date to | 11 August 1918 |
| Place | Amiens |
| Category | Battle |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Battle of Amiens
Description
The Battle of Amiens was the crucial Allied breakthrough counter-offensive, launched on the Western Front around Amiens, in the Somme sector. An "all arms battle", the Allies made effective use of infantry, artillery tanks and aircraft, which led to an unprecedented advance (about 12 kilometres by early afternoon of the first day) and vast numbers of German prisoners.
