Battle of Cambrai 1917
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The Battle of Cambrai in late 1917 was followed by the biggest German counter attack since 1914.
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John Melia was captured near Cambrai in October 1917 and imprisoned at Altdamm Internment Camp in what was then the German Empire. Released December 1st 1918.