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A Short History of the 6th Division

CHAPTER XII
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Mosse) in Quarries Sector--enemy bolted into dug-outs -- remained one and a half hours in enemy's trenches--one prisoner taken.
Division relieved by 46th Division--D.H.Q.

to Ourton-- troops to area Ourton-Monchy Breton.
31.

9th Norfolks and 1st Leicesters went by bus to Bac St.Maur to come under orders G.O.C., 57th Division.
Aug.5.9th Norfolks and 1st Leicesters returned.
24-27.

Into line on Hill 70 front.
Sept.9.2nd Sherwood Foresters raided enemy Hill 70 Sector unsuccessfully--enemy had bombarded trenches all day and blown in many, and had anticipated the raid.
13.

8th Bedfords (2 officers and 85 other ranks) raided enemy and bombed his crowded trenches, but failed to get in.
20-21.


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