Pozieres
Amiens, France
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What happened at Pozières?
The heavy German bombardment of Pozières, which lasted three days, was a new and destabilizing experience for the Australians. In five days, the first division had suffered 5,285 killed and wounded. On July 27, the 2nd division took over at Pozières.
Was the Battle of Pozières part of the Battle of Somme?
The Battle of Pozières (23 July – 3 September 1916) took place in northern France around the village of Pozières, during the Battle of the Somme.
Is Pozières in France?
Pozières ([pɔz. jɛːʁ] ; Picard: Pozière ) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.