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Mametz Wood 3, Somme day 11
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Mametz Wood 3, Somme day 11
Date(s) : 11 July 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
30 Division, XIII Corps, initially made large gains in Trones Wood but were counter-attacked and settled for a small gain along the south-eastern edge. 38th Division, III Corps, made good gains in Mametz Wood but a heavy night bombardment drove them back to their original position.
