Battle of Valenciennes (1918)

Battle of Valenciennes (1918)
Part of the Western Front in the European theatre of World War I, Hundred Days Offensive
Date28 October - 2 November 1918
Location
Result Canadian victory
Belligerents
 Canada  Germany
Commanders and leaders
Canada Arthur Currie German Empire Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown 800 dead
1,800 surrendered[1]

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.

  1. ^ "Valenciennes". canada.ca. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2021.

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