Engagement/Skirmish Name : Delville Wood 2, Somme day 18

Date(s) : 18 July 1916

Part of :First World War, The Western Front, The Battle of the Somme

Outcome : A victory for German Forces over British & Commonwealth Forces

Land battle : Sea battle : Air combat : Seige :

Summary : Although 1 Div., III Corps, made some gains most of the other fighting was against fierce German attacks. Significant portions of Delville Wood and Longueval were lost.

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