Defence of Festubert

The Defence of Festubert was an engagement on the Western Front early in the First World War when Indian and British battalions of the 7th (Meerut) Division of the Indian Army defended the village of Festubert against a German attack from 23 to 24 November 1914. It was one of the first actions in the war in which an attack was made against a prepared defensive position. The British and Indian regiments that took part were awarded the battle honour Festubert 1914.

This article is about an engagement in 1914. For the British attack in spring 1915, see Battle of Festubert.
Defence of Festubert
Part of First World War

Defence of Festubert 23–24 November 1914
Date23–24 November 1914
Location
Festubert, France
50°32′39″N 02°44′15″E
Units involved
Infantry Regiment 112 7th (Meerut) Division
Festubert
Festubert, commune in the Pas-de-Calais department and Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France
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