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Pozieres Ridge 16, Somme day 38


Engagement/Skirmish Name : Pozieres Ridge 16, Somme day 38

Date(s) : 07 August 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

Units of XV Corps eventually pushed forward sufficiently to establish post in fornt of Longueval. The Anzac line was broken by a fierce German counter-attack but was re-established after some heavy fighting. They also advanced a little along the trench system.