In this episode, I look at the planning behind the Battle of the Scarpe, which began on 9 April 1917. Then I discuss First Army's capture of Vimy Ridge and Third Army's advance east of Arras.

In this episode, I look at the planning behind the Battle of the Scarpe, which began on 9 April 1917. Then I discuss First Army's capture of Vimy Ridge and Third Army's advance east of Arras.

In this episode, I look at the planning behind the Battle of the Scarpe, which began on 9 April 1917. Then I discuss First Army's capture of Vimy Ridge and Third Army's advance east of Arras.

The Battle of Arras Begins

Author and historian Andrew Rawson talks about all aspects of the British Army during the Great War. Including how it was organised, army life, its tactics, the weapons and its campaigns.

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The Battle of Arras Begins

The Battle of Arras Begins