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Flers-Courcelette 6, Somme day 82


Engagement/Skirmish Name : Flers-Courcelette 6, Somme day 82

Date(s) : 20 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

A day of consolidation except in XV Corps where the New Zealanders made good gains while the Canadians continued to be under strong attack. Later the Canadians pushed forward but were driven back.