Английская Википедия:Battle of Albert (1918)
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Battle of Albert (21–23 August 1918) was the third battle by that name fought during World War I, following the First Battle of Albert and the Second Battle of Albert, with each of the series of three being fought roughly two years apart.Шаблон:Sfn This smaller third battle was significant in that it was the opening push that would lead to the Second Battle of the Somme and involved the Australian Corps. This attack opened the advance; the main thrust was launched by the Third Army along with support from the Fourth Army.Шаблон:Sfn The Second Battle of Bapaume, from 25 August to 3 September, was a continuation of this battle.Шаблон:Sfn
The attacks developed into an advance, which pushed the German 2nd Army back along a Шаблон:Convert front line. On 22 August, the 18th (Eastern) Division took Albert, with the British and Americans advancing on Arras.Шаблон:Sfn The following day, the Australian 1st Division, which was advancing north-east from Proyart, attacked German fortifications around Chuignes, and succeeded in capturing the town.
On 29 August, during the Second Battle of Bapaume, the town of Bapaume fell into New Zealand hands. This resulted in an advance by the Australian Corps, who crossed the Somme River on 31 August and broke the German lines during the Battle of Mont St. Quentin.Шаблон:Sfn The Шаблон:Lang (German armies on the Western Front) was pushed back to the Hindenburg Line, from which they had launched their spring offensive.Шаблон:Citation needed
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- Map of Allied Advance in World War I
- Hornby, M. Advance to Victory, 1918 (Western Front Association)
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