History Vis-en-Artois



a cwgc cemetery


world war affected town, under thumb of german troops september 30, 1914 until liberation canadian forces on 24 august 1918.


during year 1918 village destroyed. people had not fled before arrival of invading troops evacuated belgium.


on 24 september 1920, vis-en-artois received croix de guerre.







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