A hundred years ago - 08/08/1918

in #knowledge • 6 years ago

Hi Steemians,

every day I will try to provide the most important events of the day a hundred years ago.
If I forgot something that should be mentioned, let me know.
Have a great day.

08/08/1918

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  • Near the French town of Amiens on the Somme begins the counteroffensive of British associations. The British succeed immediately the rapid break-in in the German front arch between Amiens and St. Quentin.

  • The Red Army, built by Leo D. Trotsky (aka Bronschtin), the Soviet People's Commissar for Defense, recaptures Kazan from the hands of the White Guards.

  • The company Hugo Stinnes, Mülheim / Ruhr acquires the coal and coke plant "Hansa" in Bremerhaven as a basis for the construction of a fish steamer shipping company.
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