Battle of Cambrai 1917

Western Front Cambrai area
Cambrai 1
Cambrai 2
Altdamm Internment Camp - 2
Altdamm Internment Camp

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.

The Battle of Cambrai in late 1917 was followed by the biggest German counter attack since 1914.

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