27TH MAY 1918:- BATTLE BOIS DES BUTTES
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On the 27 May 2018 we intend to travel to the site of the battle and honour the fallen from all the Armies involved. It is intended to be a celebration of the bravery of the fallen and respect for the actions taken.
Without the actions of the day, the war could have had a very different outcome
Site Visit
Champagne house visit
Formal dinner
DETAILS
Travel Dates:-
Depart :- Thursday 24th
Return:- Monday 28th May
In the 27 May 1918, 738 men followed their orders to “fight to the last man standing”. From the battle only 40 men survived, 20 as POW’s and 20 made it back to Allied Lines. Their actions held the German advance for a critical 6 hours to allow the Allies time to set up defences outside Paris and ultimately turn the attack.
Through their actions these men earned their Regiment and Battery the Croix de Guerre.
(The French equivalent of the Victoria Cross)
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Commerative Memorabilia