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World War 1, Europe, France, Peronne, Anvil Wood, 1918

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1918

Overview

Official photo - German defence position looking towards Anvil Wood

Historical information

Anvil Wood was a small wood to the north of Peronne that marked the centreline of an attack by the 14th Brigade on the morning of 1 September 1918. The northern approaches to Peronne were covered by numerous field and machine-guns, but the leading battalions of the brigade - the 53rd and 54th - pushed their attack home with determination, and sent the German defenders fleeing back to Peronne. The attack opened the way for the 14th Brigade to advance on to Peronne itself and break into the town's northern defences. After heavy and exhausting fighting, the Australians established a stronghold on the area and forced the complete withdrawal of the Germans from Péronne. By the night of 3 September, the Australians held Péronne. Forced out of Péronne, the Germans had to retreat to their last line of defence- the Hindenburg Line.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-P1996.4.4q

Item type

Photographs

Themes

War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

Year

1918

Geotag

49.947682392721, 2.9331412964677

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