Thiepval
18th Div continued mopping up in Thiepval.10th Essex captured 50 yards of Bulgar Trench and by
Mouquet Farm
The Germans evacuated Zollern Redoubt on 34 Bde’s (11th Div) front. 8th Northumberland Fusiliers occupied it at dawn but was later withdrawn. 9th Lancashire Fusliers occupied Zollern Trench west of the redoubt, while 11th Manchester Regt did the same east of it and in touch with the Canadians. A
Similarly 32 Bde was detailed to attack with 9th
Courcelette
2nd Canadian Div troops found the Germans withdrawing on their front. In the afternoon the 28th and 29th Bns sent patrols and occupied the North and South Practice Trenches. 31st Bn also advanced.
1st Canadian Div had less luck with 14th Bn being driven out of Kenora Trench. It was later reoccupied and a counterattack driven off. The Canadians withdrew again after dark.
Martinpuich
1st Div captured most of Flers Switch in a frontal attack.
50th Div set up posts between Crescent Alley and
23rd Div occupied
Gueudecourt
The New Zealand Div attacked with some success near Gueudecourt. 1st (
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