Cantaing was captured on the 21st November, 1917, by the 51st (Highland) and 6th Divisions, with Cavalry and Tanks. It was held against attack on the 1st December, but given up a few days later. It was recaptured at the end of September, 1918, and Cantaing British Cemetery was made by the 52nd Division Burial Officer immediately after. There are 68, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, 5 are unidentified.
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