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Pozieres Ridge 16, Somme day 38
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Pozieres Ridge 16, Somme day 38
Date(s) : 07 August 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
Units of XV Corps eventually pushed forward sufficiently to establish post in fornt of Longueval. The Anzac line was broken by a fierce German counter-attack but was re-established after some heavy fighting. They also advanced a little along the trench system.
