In 1918, the division faced the German offensive in the First Battles of the Somme: Battle of St. Quentin (2123 March), First Battle of Bapaume (24 and 25 March), and the Battle of the Ancre (5 April). Then followed the advance to victory: the Battle of Albert (2123 August), Battle of Drocourt-Quéant Line (2 and 3 September), Battle of the Canal du Nord (27 September1 October), Battle of Cambrai and Capture of Niergnies (both on 8 October) and the Passage of the Grande Honnelle (7 November).