Breaking the Hindenburg line

Speaker: Simon Shepherd
46Th North Midland

In February 1916 J.F.C. Fuller sought to explain the Principle of War, as laid down in FSR’s 1909 in an article in the Journal of the Royal United Services Institute. Using Fuller’s explanations this presentation examines whether and to what extent they were effectively applied by 46th (North Midland) Division on 29 September 1918 to cross the St Quentin Canal and break the Hindenburg Line

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.

Event organiser: Norfolk branch
1 September 2026 19:30 to 1 September 2026 21:30
White Horse Inn, The Street, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8ST
Branch contacts
Rob Burkett
(Branch Chairman)
Email Rob Burkett
Bob Kerry
(Branch Secretary)
Email Bob Kerry

Other upcoming events for Norfolk branch

Leathes Prior
3 February 2026

Three Norfolk Heroes

Read more
12 Lancers Crossing Into Germany
3 March 2026

The 12th Lancers — from horse to horse-power

Read more
Tug Diomede Scuttled At Zeebrugge
7 April 2026

The Zeebrugge Raid

Read more
131727 Da2ded23ebd3246af75d09410761973a
5 May 2026

Evolving Meritocracy in the BEF

Read more
Cesare Battisti, Milano, 1915 (Portrait)
2 June 2026

Cesari Battisti — Traitor or Martyr?

Read more
Trench Art 2
7 July 2026

Collecting war related memorabilia at the time of the war and after

Read more