It has been decided, on the twenty-fifth day of the Battle of the Somme, that the attacks against High Wood are to end. German soldiers have started a counter-attack in the Longueval and Bazentin areas. Reports suggest that Pozieres is almost entirely in Allied hands. The British soldiers are beginning to push along the Albert-Bapaume road. Meanwhile, Rawlinson has visited Fricourt and on his return described it as a series of craters.
On the twenty-sixth day of the battle, I am pleased to report that the whole of Pozieres village is completely in Allied hands.
Twenty-seven days after the Battle of the Somme, further British attacks have led to the Allies gaining more land at Delville Wood, despite it raining again. Meanwhile, fighting is continuing near Pozieres and Longueval.
Not only has the twenty-eighth day of the battle been an extremely hot day, with a temperature of 59 degrees, but the British have captured Longueval and Delville Wood. Further advances have been made near Pozieres.
Reports are coming through stating that German attempts to retake Delville Wood have failed, whilst Australian attemps to take the windmill near Pozieres have also failed. However, twenty-nine days after the battle began, Muster Alley is still in contention.
I am pleased to report on the thirtieth day of the battle, British soldiers are making progress east of Waterlot Farm and Trones Wood. A German attack against Guillemont has failed again, whilst a large explosion has been reported at Martinpuich.
Not much to report for day thirty-one of the battle. Temperatures are still reaching 59 degrees and the fight is still ongoing for Guillemont.
Remember to come back on the 7th August for the latest news.
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