Sunday 7 August 2016

The Somme News - No.5

The hottest day of the battle so far is on day thirty-two with a temperature of 61 degrees. regardless of this, a German counter-attack north of Bazentin Le Petit was repulsed. At the same time, heavy fighting is being reported at Verdun.

Day thirty-three has seen more heavy fighting at Verdun. Another German attack at Delville Wood was repulsed again.

I'm pleased to report that on day thirty-four of the Battle of the Somme, British soldiers have gained ground west of Pozieres. French troops have also progressed at Verdun.

More good news on day thirty-five of the battle, Allied soldiers have gained the German Second Line system, a front just 2,000 yards to the north of Pozieres. A German counter-attack at Verdun has been repulsed.

Day thirty-six and I'm pleased to report that the British have advanced their line near Pozieres. meanwhile, Haig has visited Rawlinson and has stated how pleased he was at the Australian success near Pozieres, which included the taking of objectives as well as the capture of several hundreds of prisioners.

Day thirty-seven has seen slight Allied progress to the eat of Pozieres towards Martinpuich.

French soldiers have progressed at Verdun, thirty-eight days after the battle began, whilst British soldiers have concentrated their attack on the outskirts of Guillemont. German attacks to the north & north east of Pozieres have meanwhile been repulsed.

Remember to check back here on the 14th August for the latest news.

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