New Zealand Division Moves to Somme during Spring Offensive
Russell's division moves rapidly to help stabilise the Allied line during the German spring offensive.
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1918 in New Zealand
Explore 10 historical events and records for New Zealand in 1918.
Historical records for New Zealand in 1918
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March
First Transjordan Raid Supported
Chaytor leads the ANZAC Mounted Division during the first Transjordan operation toward Amman.
August
Bapaume Captured by New Zealand Division
Russell's New Zealand Division captures Bapaume during the Allied advance.
Battles of the Somme, 2nd
Leads New Zealand Division in Third Army operations during the Bapaume phase.
September
Jisr ed Damieh Crossing Captured
Chaytor's force captures the important Jordan crossing at Jisr ed Damieh.
Es Salt Captured in Final Offensive
Chaytor's force captures Es Salt during the pursuit east of the Jordan.
Amman Captured by Chaytor's Force
Chaytor's force captures Amman and large numbers of Ottoman prisoners.
Jordan Valley Force Commanded
Chaytor commands a composite force protecting the Jordan Valley during the final Palestine offensive.
November
Le Quesnoy Assault Directed
Russell directs the New Zealand Division during the capture of Le Quesnoy.
Le Quesnoy Wall Scaled
Averill leads soldiers up a ladder and over the fortified wall during the capture of Le Quesnoy.
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