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Commemorating the restoration of the Riqueval Bridge Memorial
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In glorious weather on the once British-held part of the Western Front, Western Front Association Chairman Colin Wagstaff and WFA European Officer Any Tongue took part alongside VIPs, dignitaries and guests in the rededication of the Riqueval Bridge Memorial. (Next to the newly rededicated Riqueval Bridge Memorial) In attendance were the great...
Commemorating the attack on Riqueval Bridge : one of the greatest battles fought by the British Army
The attack on the St Quentin Canal was one of the greatest battles ever fought by the British Army. Once taken, on 29 September 1918, the Riqueval Bridge became a vital supply line over the St Quentin Canal for artillery, tanks, trucks and men. Hear about the daring attack by Captain Charlton to take the bridge with nine men. Hear about the ass...
Riqueval Bridge Commemoration - 29th September 2024
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On Sunday 29th September 2024, there will be a commemoration service at Riqueval Bridge to mark the capture of the bridge by the 46th Division in 1918. On the 106th anniversary of this famous action, the President of the Office de Tourism du Pays du Vermandois, Daniel Denivet, will unveil a new information panel together with the recently renova...