Battle of Cambrai

What happened at Cambrai?

Tanks were used to move quickly across the barbed wire to attack the Germans. Big gains were made on the first night, but the Germans launched a counterattack and won back almost all of the territory.

When was the Battle of Cambrai?

The Battle of Cambrai was fought between 20th November and 4th December, 1917.

How many British casualties were there at the Battle of Cambrai?

There were 44,000 British casualties in the Battle of Cambrai.

Why is the Battle of Cambrai significant?

The Battle of Cambrai was the first battle that involved the large-scale use of tanks. Almost 500 were used.