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Pozieres Ridge 28, Somme day 51
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Pozieres Ridge 28, Somme day 51
Date(s) : 20 August 1916
Part of : First World War , The Western Front , The Battle of the Somme ,
Outcome : A victory for German Forces over British & Commonwealth Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Some of the ground gained in yesterday's unopposed advance was lost. None of the British attacks were successful.
More details
XV Corps. Troops of the 33rd Division failed to take a trench on the edge of High Wood but 60yds of Wood Lane were gained without opposition.
III Corps. The 1st Division managed to hold two heavy attacks on Switch Line at 0200hrs and 0400hrs before retreating at 0800hrs. Attempts to retake the lost ground were unsuccessful.
II Corps. Bombing attacks by 48th Division troops went on all day but no ground was gained.
