Battle of the Scarpe (1918)

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The Battle of the Scarpe was a World War I battle that took place during the Hundred Days Offensive between 26 and 30 August 1918.

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Battle of the Scarpe (1918)
Place de la Mairie, Arras

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N 50.270555555556 °	E 2.8941666666667 °

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Place de la Mairie

Place de la Mairie
62118 Arras
Hauts-de-France, France
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