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The Ancre 4, Somme day 139
Engagement/Skirmish Name : The Ancre 4, Somme day 139
Date(s) : 16 November 1916
Part of : First World War , The Western Front , The Battle of the Somme ,
Outcome : A victory for German 2nd Army over British & Commonwealth Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Most units were now under strength and exhausted and they spent the day consolidating and regrouping. At 1500hrs 32nd Division came under heavy Geman barrage. This was followed by a strong counter-attack. By 1700hrs the british and Australians were forced out of Gird Trench.
