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Flers-Courcelette 5, Somme day 81


Engagement/Skirmish Name : Flers-Courcelette 5, Somme day 81

Date(s) : 19 September 1916

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

Outcome : A victory for British & Commonwealth Forces over German Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Some limited gains in XV and III Corps sectors while the Canadian Corps were holding off a strong protracted counter-attack.