It was close to the front line for much of World War I and saw particularly fierce fighting during the 1916, first 1918 and second 1918 Battles of the Somme and the first, second and third Battles of Albert.
It was near the front line for much of World War I and witnessed intense fighting during the 1916, first 1918, and second 1918 Battles of the Somme and the first, second, and third Battles of Albert.