Selle, Battle of the

In World War I, successful Allied operation in northern France 17–25 October 1918. US, French, and British troops attacked German positions on the line of the River Selle in front of Cambrai, eventually driving them back as far as the River Schelde. The Allies captured 475 guns and 20,000 troops.

Tanks, specially waterproofed and adapted for crossing the river, led the attack and drove the Germans back across the canal forming their second line obstacle.