Monchy le Preux & the Battle of Arras

Speaker: Stephen Cocks
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Monchy le Preux saw the only cavalry charge of the Battle of Arras and in this presentation, Stephen Cocks will tell the amazing story of ten members of the Newfoundland Regiment who - alone - set about defending the village.

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Cavalry moving forward past a trench held by British infantry near Monchy-le-Preux, 13 April 1917. IWM (Q6412) Image colourised using Google Gemini AI

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: Wales (Gwent) branch
11 March 2026 19:30 to 11 March 2026 21:30
The Royal British Legion, Old Market Street, USK, Monmouthshire NP15 1AL.
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