The Western suburbs of Valenciennes were fiercely disputed, being finally retaken on November 2 by the Canadian troops under General Currie.
A few days later the Armistice was signed, and the victory of the Allied armies sealed.
FIRST ITINERARY FOR VISITING THE BATTLEFIELD
GERMAN OCCUPATION OF LILLE. TROOPS PARADING IN THE GREAT SQUARE
From the Michelin Guide: "Lille, before and during the War."