18 July 1916

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Battle of the Somme: Battle of Delville Wood

German counterattack retakes all but the southern edge of Deville Wood

War at Sea

The cruiser HMS Cleopatra and a force of destroyers clash with German destroyers.

Hold at All Costs! The Epic Battle of Delville Wood 1916, Ian Uys. A very detailed look at the battle of Delville Wood, one of the most intense parts of the battle of the Somme, and an important battle for the South Africans, who held the wood against determined German counter attacks for the first few days of the battle. Does a good job of covering the battle from both sides, using detailed German sources to demonstrate that both sides suffered heavy losses during the fighting (Read Full Review)
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (23 November 2015), 18 July 1916, http://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1916_07_18.html

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