[Heybuck]

100 years ago on 4th July, the Allied forces had a resounding victory at the battle of Le Hamel, France.

The attack was planned and commanded by Lieutenant General John Monash, commander of the Australian Corps and Australian Imperial Force and represented the first time Australian and American forces had joined together in battle. The attack on Le Hamel was resounding success although Monash was a little disappointed the victory took 93 minutes to achieve rather than the 90 minutes he had estimated.

Of significance, this attack was the first time an attack was supported by tanks (from the British force) and aircraft.

Since that battle, Australian and American forces have always stood side by side. There has not been any world conflict since Le Hamel at which our two countries have not supported each other.

Ian

[Simple Man]

Great info, thank you!

[Half-Inch Stud]

And yet thse days the Aussies are unarmed. Whar happened?

[salem1912]

X2 on posting, just google images on Le Hamel. Very interesting battle. My grandfather served in WW1 with the 108th Field Artillery (on his tomb stone) can't find any info on it though Well here's to another 100 years standing side by side. Hopefully not in battle.

Thanks for posting Heybuck

[OZZIEVILLE 67 2 door]

Thanks for the post,all good info as the 100 years roll over
John L.

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[OZZIEVILLE 67 2 door]

Originally Posted by Half-Inch Stud

And yet thse days the Aussies are unarmed. Whar happened?

What happened was in april 1996 a nutter killed 35 and wounded 23 using high powered rifles and the prime minister changed all the rules.
It was an election win for LJH.
John L.

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[TAKerry]

Thanks for the info. Its also a pretty special day over here for different reasons Another reason special to me is it was Pop's birthday!

[dhcarguy]

Originally Posted by OZZIEVILLE 67 2 door

What happened was in april 1996 a nutter killed 35 and wounded 23 using high powered rifles and the prime minister changed all the rules.
It was an election win for LJH.
John L.

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All the more reason for lawful citizens to have guns.
I will bet the crime rate is up if no one can own a gun. Can people keep their guns they owned before this law???

[ornjcr8]

I'm a student of military history, and this is one I never heard of. Oh well I'll have to hit the books again. Thanks for the info.

[Stuart]

Half-inch, you know the rules around here about political posts...don't mess it up, Heybuck was posting something positive.

[GT182]

Originally Posted by Heybuck

4th of July coming. Did you know this??

Yes, it's on the calendar. With Big Badda Boom that night too.

And yes too about the info you wrote.

[400 4spd.]

Considering how often the French have been saved by others, I hope they are celebrating too.

[Heybuck]

Originally Posted by Stuart

Half-inch, you know the rules around here about political posts...don't mess it up, Heybuck was posting something positive.

Thank you Stuart. Some people just can't help themselves can they.