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Flers-Coucelette 7, Somme day 83


Engagement/Skirmish Name : Flers-Coucelette 7, Somme day 83

Date(s) : 21 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

Overnight 20/21st the Germans pulled back from two untenable trenches. These were gradually occupied by units of III Corps. Consolidation of gains continued.