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
Valenciennes, France
Result Canadian victory
Belligerents
Canada Germany
Commanders and leaders
Arthur Currie Unknown
Casualties and losses
80 dead
300 wounded		 800 dead
1,800 surrendered

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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