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Flers-Courcelette 3, Somme day 79
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Flers-Courcelette 3, Somme day 79
Date(s) : 17 September 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
A much quieter day. 20th Division, XIV Corps, drove off heavy counter-attacks but were unsuccessful when they attempted to gain ground. Canadian Corps were also beaten back when they attempted to attack.
