1. Le Cateau - Memorial
This memorial is the reminder of a fierce battle between the BEF and the 1st German Army.
The Battle of Le Cateau : 26th August 1914
First battle in France = For one single day, the most costly of the whole campaign for the British. But that day allowed French to avoid immediate defeat.
2. Le Cateau - Town centre
Since the very first beginning of WWI, Le Cateau-Cambrésis inhabitants suffered a lot of German occupation.
3. Le Cateau – International cemetery
German, Russian and British are buried in this WW1 military cemetery.
4. Neuvilly
Neuvilly, north from Le Cateau, was used as a defensive position.
5. Caudry – Village cemetery
Daily pressure on Caudry population during German Occupation
6. Caudry – Town centre
Before the war, German and French had strong trading connection in lacemaking.
7. Ligny-en-Cambrésis
William Malcolm Chisholm is the first Australian soldier killed during WW1.
8. Haucourt-en-Cambrésis
Civil victim of German atrocities: Priest Saint Aubert
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Whether they follow the Escaut, drive along country roads, discover the picturesque alleys of the old Cambrai, fortified farms, museums, learn about Matisse and Blériot, lace ang giants, tourists will understand why the inhabitants of this part of France are so happy to welcome them and will feel like coming back.
