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Pozieres Ridge 37, Somme day 60
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Pozieres Ridge 37, Somme day 60
Date(s) : 29 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
Another day of high Australian losses. A very small gain was made by British troops.
More details
III Corps. Troops of the 14th Division made a little progress up Wood Lane.
Anzac Corps. A determined attack against strong opposition gained a foothold in the Fabeck Graben. More fierce fighting caused the Ausralians to withdraw with heavy losses.
