Battles and Engagements On The Western Front
1916:
- Battle of Le Transloy - October 1–17
- Battle of the Ancre Heights - October 17-November 11, (capture of the Regina Trench)
- Battle of the Ancre - November 13–18
1917:
- Battle of Vimy Ridge - April 9–14
- Affairs South of the Souchez River - June 3–25
- Capture of Avion - June 26–29
- Battle of Hill 70 - August 15–25
- Second Battle of Passchendaele - October 26 – November 10
1918:
- Battle of Amiens - August 9–11
- Actions round Damery - August 15–17
- Battle of Drocourt-Quéant - September 2–3
- Battle of the Canal du Nord September 27 – October 1
- Battle of Valenciennes 1–2 November 1–2, (capture of Mont Houy)
- Passage of the Grande Honelle - November 5–7
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