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High Wood 1, Somme day 20


Engagement/Skirmish Name : High Wood 1, Somme day 20

Date(s) : 20 July 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

5th, 7th and 33rd Divisions, XV Corps, attacked towards High Wood. Some of the significant gains made were lost to counter-attack and bombardment but they did advance on their overnight position. Third Div and 35 Div.,XIII Corps, both attempted to attack westwards in and to the south of Delville Wood but suffered heavy losses for no gains.