Lille
Nord, France
Mentioned: 1918
Vimy / Artois Sector Named October 18, 1918, in news of its liberation the previous day: a major French city held by Germany since the war's opening weeks in 1914. A distant news reference, roughly 40km north of Robertson's own position.
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1918
- 18 October 1918… GY RECOURT More heavy bridge material going up. – Went over to Bde & had lunch there. News in that we have Lille. – Navy landed at Ostend which with DOUAI makes a great days work.