The Battle of the Sambre: Crossing the Canal
Speaker: Dr Derek Clayton
On 4 November 1918, the Third and Fourth Armies deliver the final knock-out blow to the German Army as they assault the Forest of Mormal and force the crossing of the Sambre-Oise Canal one week before the Armistice.
In this talk, Derek will concentrate on Fourth Army and the Royal Engineers as they force the crossing of the Sambre-Oise canal between Landrecies and Lock No 1.
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.
Event organiser: Midlands (East) branch
9 October 2026 19:30 to 9 October 2026 21:30
St Peters Rooms, Ruddington, Notts NG11 6HD
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