Scarpe Collection

Battle of the Scarpe, near Fampoux, France, WW1
A tank attached to the 51st Division embedded in the Scarpe Marshes near Fampoux, northern France, observed by a solitary soldier

View of Fampoux, First Battle of the Scarpe, April 9th 1917

WW1 - First Battle of the Scarpe - Fampoux, France - 5th June 1917

Battle of the Scarpe near Monchy-le-Preux, 11th April 1917

WW1 - Battle of the Scarpe - 18 pounder gun in action - Monchy-le-Preux, France - 11th April 1917

First Battle of the Scarpe 1917
British troops embussing at Arras on returning from the capture of Monchy le Preux by the 37th Division during the First Battle of the Scarpe (First Battles of Arras)

Australian gunners in Battle of Arras, France, WW1
Australian gunners of No. 4 Section, 22nd Machine Gun Company, in action against a German aeroplane in the Noreuil Valley, near Bullecourt (2nd Battle of the Scarpe) during the Battle of Arras

Battle of the Scarpe WWI
After a direct hit on a German ammunition wagon in Monchy-le-Preux during the Battle of the Scarpe at the Battle of Arras during World War I

Battle of the Scarpe 1918
Capture of Greenland Hill by 51st Division. The 6th Seaforths working forward towards Hausa and Delbar Woods, north-east of Roeux during the Battle of the Scarpe (Second Battle of Arras)

First Battle of the Scarpe 1917
An exploding dump in Arras during the First Battle of the Scarpe (First Battles of Arras) on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1917

Battle of the Scarpe 1917
Scottish troops advancing to the attack at the Battle of the Scarpe, near Arras on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1917

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"Remembering the Battle of the Scarpe: A Glimpse into WWI" As we delve into history, our focus shifts to the significant events that unfolded during World War I. The First Battle of the Scarpe, which took place in Fampoux, France, holds a prominent position in this narrative. On April 9th, 1917, as soldiers braved the chaos and uncertainty of war, their eyes beheld a haunting view of Fampoux. Moving forward to April 11th, 1917, we find ourselves near Monchy-le-Preux witnessing another chapter unfold in the Battle of the Scarpe. Amidst relentless fighting and destruction stood an indomitable British 4. 5 Howitzer shell case base - a testament to their resilience. The echoes of battle reverberate through time as we encounter Australian gunners amidst the turmoil of Arras during WWI's Battle of the Scarpe. Their unwavering determination serves as inspiration for generations to come. Intriguingly enough, this historic conflict did not confine itself solely to one year; it resurfaced again in both 1918 and once more with its inaugural clash in 1917. The scarred landscapes bore witness to countless lives lost and heroic acts performed on these hallowed grounds. Amidst all this devastation lies a poignant reminder - "scarpe, " meaning shoes or footwear in Italian. These humble objects carried soldiers through treacherous terrains and unforgiving battles alike; they were witnesses to unimaginable horrors yet provided solace when needed most. Today, let us remember those who fought valiantly at the Battle of the Scarpe - brave men who faced adversity head-on while wearing worn-out army service caps atop their heads. Their sacrifice shall forever be etched within our collective memory as we pay homage to their courage and resilience throughout WWI's tumultuous years.