Date from | 08 August 1918 |
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Date to | 11 August 1918 |
Place | Amiens |
Category | Battle honours |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Amiens
Description
Awarded for involvement in operations to the east of Amiens that launched the great Allied offensive of 1918. An "all arms battle", the Allies made effective use of infantry, artillery tanks and aircraft, which led to an unprecedented advance and vast numbers of German prisoners.