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Pozieres Ridge 18, Somme day 40
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Pozieres Ridge 18, Somme day 40
Date(s) : 09 August 1916
Part of : First World War , The Western Front , The Battle of the Somme ,
Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between British & Commonwealth Forces and German Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Repeated attacks were launched by XIII Corps with the same objectives as the previous day. None were successful and they were unable to relieve the isolated battalion.[1/8th Kings]. The Anzac Corps captured the whole of the trench known as Park Lane.
