The Somme, Volume 1. The First Battle of the Somme (1916-1917) by Unknown

Author:Unknown
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781535053464
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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2016-07-02T18:32:53+00:00

It took the British no less than thirty-six hours of incessant fighting to carry it on July 2, 1916. 1,500 prisoners were taken.

Take the road to Contalmaison (3 km.), which branches off to the right at Fricourt. Before entering the village notice the British cemetery on the left.

The ancient market-town of Contalmaison was important, on account of its dominating position at the junction of several roads. Surrounded with redoubts and defended by the Prussian Guard, it was taken, then lost, on July 7, 1916. Attacked again from the south and west, it was finally carried on July 11, together with Mametz Wood, lying to the east. Contalmaison was completely destroyed.

A few crosses mark the site of the church and cemetery.

Take the Boisselle road on the left, and, return to Amiens, via Albert, a short distance further on.

CONTALMAISON. BRITISH CEMETERY NEAR THE CHTEAU.

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