The Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux

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The Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux came during the period of the battle of Lys, 24–27 April 1918, but

was launched against the British lines in front of Amiens. It is the first tank-versus-tank battle.

The Germans only developed a small number of tanks, and used them in this offensive. Thirteen of their

A7V tanks supported the advance, making it one of the biggest uses of German tanks in World War I (the

Germans only built 21 tanks in total during the war).





Source Wikipedia.

Battle of Villers- Bretonneux (my words now)
France.....
British, Canadians but a LOT of ANZACs (Australia/NewZealand Army Corps)
Very heavy casualties, Australia chose this date for their national "Day of Remembrance"

ANZAC DAY(April 25th.)

Hey Aussies- ANZACS not forgotten (Even by us callous Canadian Lot.)( Yes we have these in the house)
Villers- Bretonnex (second Battle) April 24-27/1918.

German tanks (A7V) had 57 mm gun,
This is a part of a German tank shell from the battle.








Next : This stamp was "Borrowed " from the V-B railroad station.








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And of course a Australian short enfield ( Hey any idea what the band is about)







NOT FORGOTTEN (Love ya guys... you fought along beside one of my grandfathers.)
Janice.

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