How many Australian troops died in Villers-Bretonneux?
How many Australian troops died in Villers-Bretonneux?
The fighting around Villers-Bretonneux in April resulted in the following Allied casualties: the Australian brigades had taken 2,473 casualties, British casualties were 9,529 and French losses were c. 3,500.
Who won the first battle of Villers-Bretonneux?
British victory
First Battle of Villers-Bretonneux
| Date | 30 March – 5 April 1918 |
|---|---|
| Location | Villers-Bretonneux, Northern France 49°52′03″N 2°31′15″ECoordinates: 49°52′03″N 2°31′15″E |
| Result | British victory |
What happened at Villers-Bretonneux during World War One?
On 24 April 1918 the Germans succeeded in capturing the town of Villers-Bretonneux from the British 8th Division’s 25th and 23rd Brigades. The 8th Division was a good Division but had suffered terribly with the loss of 250 officers and nearly 5000 men in the March offensives.
Where was the Battle of Villers Bretonneux fought?
The Battle of Villers-Bretonneux. Four unidentified soldiers inspect the ruins of Villers-Bretonneux (AWM E02193). On 24 April 1918 the Germans succeeded in capturing the town of Villers-Bretonneux from the British 8th Division’s 25th and 23rd Brigades.
Where was the Australian headquarters in Villers Bretonneux?
The remains of a barricade in a street at Villers-Bretonneux, after the town was recaptured by Australians (AWM E04880). A view of the railway cutting near Villers-Bretonneux, where Brigade Headquarters was located (AWM E04881).
Why did General Rawlinson want to retake Villers Bretonneux?
General Rawlinson ordered the nearest Australian brigades to effect the recapture of Villers-Bretonneux and insisted that it must be retaken that very same night, before the Germans could entrench themselves further into defensive positions.
Why was the Victoria School named after Villers Bretonneux?
After WWI money donated by school children in Victoria was used to build a new school in Villers-Bretonneux, named the Victoria school. A plaque at the school says it is “proof of their love and goodwill towards France”.