Douglas Haig Bemersyde, 1st16 March 1917
British troops occupy St Pierre Vaast Wood during the German withdrawal toward the Hindenburg Line.
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British troops occupy St Pierre Vaast Wood during the German withdrawal toward the Hindenburg Line.
British Fifth Army follows the German retreat and occupies Bapaume after German forces abandon the town.
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