Battle of amiens

  • 8 august

    The start of the allied ofensive in amiens and the surprise atack to the german trops
  • 8/9 august

    Effective coordination among British, Canadian, and Australian troops and the strategic use of tanks and aviation.
  • 9 august

    Significant advance by Allied forces and the intense fighting for the town of Villers-Bretonneux.
  • 10 august

    Continued pressure on German lines and the successful use of combined tactics: infantry, artillery, tanks, and aviation.
  • 11 august (Final)

    Allied victory in the Battle of Amiens, substantial advance by Allied troops, gaining several kilometers and the high number of German casualties.