The Attack at Fromelles 19th/20th July 1916

Speaker: Paul Cobb
08 Aug 26

At Fromelles in July 1916 two divisions – one British and one Australian – within a few weeks of arriving in France – went into action for the first time. Their task was to prevent the Germans from moving troops to the Somme where a major British offensive was in progress, but the attack on 19/20 July was a disaster with nearly 7,000 casualties in a few hours. 
Paul's talk is based on his book 'Fromelles 1916' and is fully illustrated with maps, photographs etc.

Members and non-members of the Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

Suggested donation on the door £5.

Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery
Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery
Event organiser: Midlands (East) branch
14 August 2026
19:30
St Peters Rooms, Ruddington, Notts NG11 6HD
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