2018 50c Battle of Amiens 1918 PNC

Under the command of Lieutenant General John Monash, the Australian Corps played a significant role in the Battle of Amiens, near Villers-Bretonneux. Secrecy shrouded this well-planned battle, which drew on the tactical successes at Hamel in July. Under cover of the creeping barrage, British, Canadian and Australian infantry advanced with support from tanks. Allied forces captured more than 12 kilometres in the first day, as well as 29,144 German prisoners.