The Battle of the Sambre refers to two battles fought along the Sambre River during World War I:
- Battle of the Sambre (1914), commonly known as the Battle of Charleroi
- Battle of the Sambre (1918) - the final British offensive of the war
The Battle of Sabis is also known as the Battle of the Sambre.
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“The militancy of men, through all the centuries, has drenched the world with blood, and for these deeds of horror and destruction men have been rewarded with monuments, with great songs and epics. The militancy of women has harmed no human life save the lives of those who fought the battle of righteousness. Time alone will reveal what reward will be allotted to women.”
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