Battle of Arras (1917) Facts for Kids

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Battle of Arras

Part of the Western Front of the First World War

The Battle of Arras, April 1917

Date	9 April – 16 May 1917
Location	Arras, France 50°17′23″N 2°46′51″E / 50.28972°N 2.78083°E / 50.28972; 2.78083
Result	See Analysis section

Belligerents

British Empire

German Empire

Commanders and leaders

Henry Horne

Ludwig von Falkenhausen

Strength

first day:
14 divisions in the assault
9 divisions in reserve

first day:
12 divisions in the line
5 divisions in reserve

Casualties and losses

158,000

120,000–130,000

The Battle of Arras was a major fight during the First World War. It was a large attack by the British Empire against German defenses. This battle took place near the city of Arras in France. It was part of the fighting on the Western Front.

The Battle of Arras began on 9 April 1917. British Empire troops managed to advance quite a bit. However, they could not break through the German lines completely. Even though they gained some ground, many soldiers were lost on both sides. The battle ended on 16 May 1917. It resulted in a stalemate, meaning neither side won a clear victory.

Images for kids

The town square, Arras, February 1919
Troops of the 10th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers at Wagonlieu, 8 April 1917
Front lines at Arras prior to the assault.
Exit from the Allied military tunnels in the Carrière Wellington
British machine gunners fire on German aircraft near Arras
18 pounder gun crew in action during the advance near Athies
Canadian machine gun squad at Vimy Ridge.
British 18-pounder battery under German fire close to Monchy-le-Preux, 24 April. In the foreground is an advanced dressing station
Relief map showing the Hindenburg Line and Wotan Line Siegfriedstellung, Wotanstellung) defences around Bullecourt and Quéant, 1917.
German troops with British tank captured on 11 April
The Hindenburg Line near Bullecourt

Battle of Arras (1917) facts for kids

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