Who won the battle of Cambrai in 1917?

Question

Its for a history project and nowhere comes out and just says it.

Answer 1

The Battle of Cambrai - opened November 20, 1917:

"The British achieved success all along the line, bar at Flesquieres (at the ventre of the attack)...approximately 8,000 prisoners and 100 guns were captured on the first day alone."

Although Flesquieres was seized the next day, without support to follow the surprise breakthrough of the first day. the momentum was lost. German counter attacks reclaimed nearly all the lost ground within a week.

German losses: approx. 50,000 - British: 45,000

Nowhere does it come and say it was a victory - since all ground won by the British was regained by the Germans within a week of the first attack. Other than the British capturing 8,000 German prisoners and 100 guns, and the Germans losing approx. 5,000 more soldiers - it was a draw.

Answer 2

On the Western Front, there wasn't a turning point until Amiens in August 1918, which finally broke the stalemate. The Ludendorff Offensive earlier in the year might qualify to some, but it didn't fundamentally change the facts of the conflict. On the Eastern Front, the Kerensky Offensive in 1917 finally caused the collapse of the Russian government and army, allowing Germany to effectively take whatever it wanted in the East. On the Italian front, Vittorio Veneto in October 1918 broke the stalemate and basically destroyed the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Answer 3

Battle Of Cambrai

Answer 4

The Battle of Cambrai, launched in November 1917,
I think this site will give you all the information you need, hope it helps you... http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/cambrai.htm

Answer 5

I know the Canadians played a big role in the battle. Not 100% sure of the absolute outcome, but pretty sure they defeated German forces.