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| Summary | |
Although
the Battle of the Somme is
officially recognised as ending with the capture of Beaumont Hamel
in November 1916, operations in the Ancre valley and
on the surrounding heights continued through the freezing winter
of 1916-1917. The fighting has three official stages: the Actions of
Miraumont, the Capture of the Thilloys, and the Capture of Irles. |
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| Which British formations took part? | |
All of these operations were undertaken by formations under the command of Fifth Army Actions of Miraumont - 17th - 18th February 1917 II Corps :2nd Division, 18th Division, 63rd Division Capture of the Thilloys - 25th February - 2nd March 1917 II Corps :2nd Division 1st ANZAC : 1st, 2nd and 5th Australian Divisions Capture of Irles - 10th March 1917 II Corps :2nd Division, 18th Division 1st ANZAC : 2nd Australian Division In addition to the above-named Corps and Divisions, the following were also engaged in the area during this period: IV Corps : 11th Division, 51st Division, 61st Division V Corps : 7th Division, 19th Division, 31st Division, 32nd Division, 46th Division, 62nd Division 1st ANZAC : 1st and 5th Australian Divisions |
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| What happened? | |
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| Links to battles before and after | |
| The Battles of the Somme, 1916 | |
| German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line, 1917 |