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Ancre Heights 3, Somme day 95


Engagement/Skirmish Name : Ancre Heights 3, Somme day 95

Date(s) : 03 October 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

Patrols reported that the Germans had pulled out of Eaucourt L'Abbaye. Troops of the 47th Division moved forward to take position northwest of the buildings. Attempts to take more of Flers Trench were unsuccessful.