Battle of Hamel in World War I

From Wikipedia.

In Saturday's post I wrote about this battle.

Took place July 4, 1918.  Successful attack by Australian and American infantry against German positions around the northern French town of Le Hamel.

Many of the tactics employed, such as the use of combined arms, illustrated the evolution of military tactics, from the massed attacks used earlier in the war.  All of the Allied goals were achieved in just 93 minutes.

Sixty of the new, highly maneuverable British Mark V tanks were used.  A creeping artillery barrage by over 600 Allied cannons was also employed.  Much effort went into coordination.

--Cooter