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Somme day 69
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Somme day 69
Date(s) : 07 September 1916
Part of : First World War , The Western Front , The Battle of the Somme ,
Outcome : A victory for British & Allied Forces over German Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Two small British gains were almost unopposed, one attack was unsuccessful.
More details
XV Corps. The 55th Division dug and occupied a new forward line. The 7th Division mounted an attack under a barrage of rifle grenades on the eastern corner of Delville Wood. The attempt was unsuccessful.
XIII Corps. The 2nd Division encountered no opposition as they occupied the eastern end of Wood Lane.
