Battle of Moreuil Wood

When

30 Mar 1918

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

46.70° N, 2.55° E

Location

Southeast of Amiens in Moreuil, France, on the banks of the Avre River.

Outcome

See Aftermath section

Belligerents

Germany vs United Kingdom Canada

Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.

1918 World War I battle

The Battle of Moreuil Wood was an engagement of World War I that took place on the banks of the river Avre in France, where the Canadian Cavalry Brigade attacked and forced the German 23rd Saxon Division to withdraw from Moreuil Wood, a commanding position on the river bank.

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