26 February 1916

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Egypt

Battle of Agagia: British force defeats the main Senussi army in the western desert. The British go on to reoccupy Sollum on 14 March.

Battle of Verdun

German troops capture Hardaumont and reach the summit of the Cote du Poivre. The Germans then pause to recover after five days of heavy combat.

General Petain arrives to take command in Verdun.


How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 26 February 1916, https://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1916_02_26.html

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