Capture of Le Quesnoy
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title:
Capture of Le Quesnoy
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The Capture of Le Quesnoy was an engagement of the First World War that took place on 4 November 1918 as part of the Battle of the Sambre. Elements of the New Zealand Division scaled the fortified walls of the French town of Le Quesnoy and captured it from elements of the defending German 22nd Division. Beginning at 5:30 am, the New Zealand Rifle Brigade advanced from its starting positions east of the town, aiming to surround it and link up on the far side. By late morning, this had been achie
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Battle in the first world war
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Le_Quesnoy
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2024-02-11T07:30:43Z
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