If you enjoyed Patrick Mileham\u2019s talk on the Battle of Waterloo last year, this one\u2019s for you. North Cheriton\u2019s former soldier, military historian and university lecturer will talk about the Battle of Arras, fought in France 100 years ago.<\/p>\n
The battle of Arras was fought by 23 British, Australian and Canadian divisions against the Germans from 9 April to 16 May 1917. At the same time the battles for Vimy Ridge, north of Arras, and the first and second battles of the Scarpe, and Bullecourt were also raging,<\/p>\n
Our speaker will question the story -forwards and backwards, for conscripts and volunteers, soldiers and commanders, statesmen and civilians – and delve into that spirit which eventually collapsed and that spirit which prevailed.<\/p>\n
Very interesting!<\/p>\n
Friday 19th
\nMay @ 7.30pm
\nSt John\u2019s Church
\nHorsington<\/p>\n
Suggested Donation \u00a38 inc Refreshments
\nFor information:
\nTel 01963 371478<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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