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Battle of Néry
1914
1 September 1914
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World War I (Western Front)

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During the Retreat from Mons, British forces under General Charles Briggs were attacked by German cavalry and artillery at Néry, south of Compiègne. The bloody rearguard action included an heroic stand by the Royal Horse Artillery -which saw three Victoria Crosses won- before the British had to withdraw with over 500 men lost then continued south towards the Marne.


   
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