3 September 1916

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Battle of the Somme: Battle of Delville Wood

Official end of the Battle of Deville Wood, although it actually takes until 8 September to clear the last Germans out of the wood.

Battle of the Somme: Battle of Guillemont

Start of the final attempt to capture the village of Guillemont and Leuze Wood. The new position is needed if the British and French are to cooperate in the next major push on the Somme.

Battle of the Somme: Battle of Pozieres Ridge

Official end of the Battle of Pozieres Ridge.

 


How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 3 September 1916, https://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1916_09_03.html

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