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The Ancre 4, Somme day 139


Engagement/Skirmish Name : The Ancre 4, Somme day 139

Date(s) : 16 November 1916

Part of : First World War , The Western Front , The Battle of the Somme ,

Outcome : A victory for German 2nd Army over British & Commonwealth Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Most units were now under strength and exhausted and they spent the day consolidating and regrouping. At 1500hrs 32nd Division came under heavy Geman barrage. This was followed by a strong counter-attack. By 1700hrs the british and Australians were forced out of Gird Trench.