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Guillemont 3, Somme day 67
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Guillemont 3, Somme day 67
Date(s) : 05 September 1916
Part of : First World War , The Western Front , The Battle of the Somme ,
Outcome : A victory for British & Allied Forces over German Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Most of the British attacks were successful and in other sectors holdings were consolidated.
More details
XIV Corps. Overnigt the 5th Division occupied the whole of Falfemont farm [yesterday's objective]. An attempt to link up with troops in Leuze Wood was prevented by hidden wire and machine-gun fire. On the other flank within Leuze Wood the German trench was attacked and occupied. The 20th Division consolidated their position by converting their posts along the Guillemont-Leuze Wood road into a continuous trench.
XV Corps. The 7th Division attacked the remaining German foothold in Delville Wood. They cleared the edge as far as hop alley and consolidated their holdings.
