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World War I (1914-1918): Liberation of Le Quesnoy (4 November 1918)

The capture of the French town of Le Quesnoy (pronounced Ken-Waah) by the New Zealand Division on 4 November 1918 has special significance in New Zealand's military history. This is not merely because it was the last major action by the New Zealanders in the Great War – the armistice followed a week later – but also because of the particular way it was captured. When the New Zealand Division a...