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Battle of Épehy
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The Battle of Épehy was fought during the First World War on 18 September 1918, involving the British Fourth Army under the command of General Henry Rawlinson against German outpost positions in front of the Hindenburg Line. The village of Épehy was captured on 18 September by the 12th (Eastern) Division.
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Part of the Hundred Days Offensive of World War I | |||||||
![]() The Western Front, 1918 | |||||||
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12 divisions[1] 1,500 artillery pieces | At least 6 divisions[2] | ||||||
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Total: unknown Captured: 11,750 men and 100 artillery pieces |
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