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Pozieres Ridge 37, Somme day 60


Engagement/Skirmish Name : Pozieres Ridge 37, Somme day 60

Date(s) : 29 August 1916

Part of : First World War , The Western Front , The Battle of the Somme ,

Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between British & Commonwealth Forces and German Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Another day of high Australian losses. A very small gain was made by British troops.

More details

III Corps. Troops of the 14th Division made a little progress up Wood Lane.
Anzac Corps. A determined attack against strong opposition gained a foothold in the Fabeck Graben. More fierce fighting caused the Ausralians to withdraw with heavy losses.