New Zealand Tunneling effort at Arras, France

This is the site of a substantial tunnel dug by the New Zealand Tunneling Company in the Arras area.  The work is truly impressive.

The 100 Days Offensive: Arras

On this day in 1918 the British Commonwealth forces expanded the Second Battle of the Somme with a Canadian night attack at Arras.  All four Canadian divisions would participate in the assault which would carry through until September 3.

Saturday, October 3, 1914. The French hold at Arras.

It was Saturday, and J. C. Leyendecker painted a worrying Uncle Sam reading the newspaper. 

The French line held the Germans at Arras.

The first Canadian troops set sail for the United Kingdom.

Last edition:

Friday, October 2, 1914. The Sultan of Swat.

Labels: 1910s, 1914, Arras, baseball, French Army, German Army, World War One

Friday, October 2, 1914. The Sultan of Swat.

The French withdrew from Douai.

Babe Ruth doubles for his first big-league hit.

Last edition:

Thursday, October 1, 1914. Carranza suggests a meeting and the Battle of Arras starts.

Labels: 1910s, 1914, Arras, Colorado Coalfield War, French Army, German Army, Ludlow Massacre, Mexican Revolution, Venustiano Carranza, World War One

Thursday, October 1, 1914. Carranza suggests a meeting and the Battle of Arras starts.

Venustiano Carranza called on revolutionary leaders to meet for convention in Mexico City,

The Battle of Arras began with a French assault on German positions.

Canadian William Lyon Mackenzie King, a future Prime Minister,  and then director for the Rockefeller Foundation since June, was assigned to head an inquiry the Colorado mining strife of 1914.

Last edition:

Wednesday, September 30, 1914. A World War.

Labels: 1910s, 1914, Aircraft, Arras, British Army, French Army, Imperial Japanese Navy, Indian Army, Siege of Tsingtao, World War One

Wednesday, September 30, 1914. A World War.

 

The British Indian Army Expeditionary Force A arrived at Marseille for service in the Ypres Salient.

French forces arrived at Arras in an attempt to outflank the Germans.

The seaplane tender Wakamiya was damaged by a naval mine.

Governor of Indiana Frank Hanly established the Flying Squadron of America to promote the temperance movement.

Last edition:

Monday, September 28, 1914.

Labels: 1910s, 1914, Antwerp Belgium, Battle of Albert, Espionage, French Army, German Kriegsmarine, Siege of Tsingtao, Tsingtao (Qingdao) China, World War One