Where is the city of villers bretonneux

On 24 April, Villers-Bretonneux was captured by the Germans as they advanced towards the regional city of Amiens. If they achieved their goal and drove onto the French coast, splitting the British and French armies, the Allied cause might have been lost. The fate of Amiens hung in the balance as two Australian brigades were given the task of retaking Villers-Bretonneux through a swift night-time counter attack.

One brigade would assault from the south, while another would attack from the north. The assault began at 10pm on 24 April. The Germans were beaten back, but a single Division was all that remained between the Somme and the French Army, camped 18km south.

Battle-weary British Divisions defended the town for around 20 days. Then, on April 24th, the Germans launched a second assault with infantry, mustard gas and tanks.

The 13th and 15th Australian Brigades seized the initiative by counter-attacking that night. Fighting began at 10pm and lasted until dawn. Except for a few who escaped, all the Germans in the village were killed or captured.

Almost 2, Australian soldiers died in the battle source. The official twinning ceremony took place in , with respective celebrations held in both towns. It is a cherished relationship that exists between the two towns, but the Australian Army paid a high price in the battle that led to the alliance between France and Australia. The battle at Villers-Bretonneux in was to become renowned for some of the most savage fighting of the war.

April 25, known as Anzac Day with commemoration of the sacrifice of thousands of Australian soldiers. Several ceremonies are held at the memorial and in the city and in addition, the Franco-Australian friendship is celebrated through various activities.

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