Second Battle of Villers

In early April, the Germans renewed their efforts towards Villers-Bretonneux, a town on the high ground to the south of the city of Amiens. Through Amiens ran the main north-south rail line in northern France. Cutting the line would seriously …

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In early April, the Germans renewed their efforts towards Villers-Bretonneux, a town on the high ground to the south of the city of Amiens. Through Amiens ran the main north-south rail line in northern France. Cutting the line would seriously limit the British ability to move troops and supplies. After a heavy artillery bombardment, two German Divisions, the 4th Guard and 228th, supported by tanks, launched an attack on the British lines held by the 62nd and the 8th British Infantry Division.

Villers-Bretonneux, France

The Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux took place from 24 to 27 April 1918, during the German Spring Offensive to the east of Amiens. It is notable for being the first occasion on which tanks fought against each other; it was the biggest and most successful tank action of the German army in the First World War.

Wikipedia: Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux

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