Battle of Bow Street

The Battle of Bow Street is the name given to a riot which took place in Bow Street, London, during March 1919. The riot involved an estimated 2,000 Australian, American and Canadian servicemen fighting against 50 Metropolitan Police officers.

Battle of Bow Street
DateMarch 1919
Location
Bow Street, London
Caused byArrest of three American soldiers
Parties
  • Australian servicemen
  • Canadian servicemen
  • American servicemen
Units involved

2000

50

Casualties
Death(s)0
Arrested30
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