37th Division Memorial

The Battle of Arras opened with the British pushing against the German held villages on the eastern side of Arras - towards Cambrai.

During the initial attack by VI Corps the 37th Division found themselves as the reserve behind the 3rd, 12th and 15th Divisions. Following the opening attack at 0530 hours the plan expected the line to have advanced as far forward as La Chapelle de Feuchy by 1500 hours.