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Battle of Ginchy

1916 CE · France, Europe · War

Battle of Ginchy
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The Battle of Ginchy took place on 9 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme, when the 16th (Irish) Division captured the German-held village. Ginchy is 0. 93 mi (1. 5 km) north-east of Guillemont, at the junction of six roads, on a rise overlooking Combles, 2. 5 mi (4 km) to the south-east.

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