David Filsell Posted 25 November , 2003 Share Posted 25 November , 2003 I am aware that Easter is a "moveable feast", but can anyone tell me the date of Easter Monday 1916 please? Request is related to German operations at Verdun. many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Shaw Posted 25 November , 2003 Share Posted 25 November , 2003 David, I think the date was April 24th 1916 Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Simon Bull Posted 25 November , 2003 Share Posted 25 November , 2003 Do you mean 1916 or 1917 - heading says 1917 and message says 1916? Easter Monday 1917 was I believe, 9/4/1917 - the opening day of the Battle of Arras. Simon Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broznitsky Posted 25 November , 2003 Share Posted 25 November , 2003 Canadians will of course recognize Easter Monday 1917 as the beginning of the Corps success at Vimy Ridge. It was on the 9th April. Easter Monday in 1916 was on the 24th. Bookmark this buddy for us chronologically-minded pundits: http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/?count...try=9&year=1917 Peter in Vancouver (still looking for a "what was the weather in 1917" site) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 26 November , 2003 Share Posted 26 November , 2003 Edward Thomas was killed by the blast of a shell on Easter Monday 9th April 1917 in the opening minutes of the Battle of Arras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Filsell Posted 26 November , 2003 Author Share Posted 26 November , 2003 Apologies guys, stupid boy trouble. I did mean 1916 and many thanks for those who replied. As usual very greatly obliged to the memory banks out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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