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Ancre Heights 9, Somme day 101
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Ancre Heights 9, Somme day 101
Date(s) : 09 October 1916
Part of : First World War , The Western Front , The Battle of the Somme ,
Outcome : A victory for British & Commonwealth Forces over German Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
An attack by 39th Div., II Corps, at 0430 hrs, in the dark, surprised the defenders and took part of the Schwaben Redoubt. Later they were forced out. 25th Div., II Corps, stormed and captured Stuff Redoubt. and held it against repeated German counter-attacks.
