Armentieres - Le Pont de Nieppe. During World War I, in April 1918

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Armentieres - Le Pont de Nieppe. During World War I, in April 1918

Armentieres - Le Pont de Nieppe. During World War I, in April 1918, German forces shelled Armentieres with mustard gas. British troops were forced to evacuate the area but German troops could not enter the commune for two weeks because of the heavy contamination. Witnesses to the bombardment stated that the shelling was so heavy that liquid mustard ran in the streets. This beautiful 18th century three span bridge was also destroyed during the war. Date: circa 1900s

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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Armentieres Attack Barge Barges Destroyed Mustard Nieppe Pont

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