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Pozieres Ridge 41, Somme day 64


Engagement/Skirmish Name : Pozieres Ridge 41, Somme day 64

Date(s) : 02 September 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

Very small British gains were made among the shell craters to the east of Delville Wood. The British opened up a preliminary bombardment on the fronts of XIV and XV Corps.