How the British Army Broke the Famous Hindenburg Line — Reel 2, Part 1 | The Archive Project

Video Parts (6 across 2 reels)

This clip is Reel 2, Part 1 of a 6-part film. Watch from the beginning

Description

Summary: On the British advance during the Cambrai Offensive. Reel 1, infantry units move up near Inchy. Supplies are brought up. Prisoners are treated at a dressing station. Railroad tracks along the Canal du Nord are repaired. The British are greeted by villagers as they enter Bapaume, Ecourt St. Quentin, and Le Basse. Reel 2, the village of Lens is liberated- Cambrai is occupied and Canadian troops extinguish fires set by the fleeing Germans. Shows fortifications along the Hindenburg Line. The British are greeted by villagers as they enter Lille.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Historical Films

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Date

1918-01-01

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TRT

3:51

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