Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Saving Amiens
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The battle for Amiens,situated at Picardy, France, began on the 8th August,1918.
This was the opening offensive of the "100 DAY Offensive " that ultimately led to the end of WW1.
Consisting of four infantry battalions - the 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th Battalions - the 9th Brigade was formed in 1916 and attached to the 3rd Division.Amiens was one of the first major battles involving armoured warfare and marked the end of trench warfare on the Western Front.Rectangular shaped glass covered photo frame showing the 9th Australian Brigade charging.Saving Amiens.
A Brilliant Bayonet Charge by the 9th Australian Brigade.world war 1,photo, saving amiens, lara r.s.l. 9th australian brigade.