Pozieres - Taking the Village Part 3

About this episode

This episode discusses the chaotic fighting and strategic challenges faced by the Australian forces at Pozieres during July 1916.

Having advanced beyond the village of Pozieres, the 1st and 3rd Brigades of the 1st Division now attempted to realign themselves with the Old German (OG) Lines. The fighting by now was chaotic with orders being issued for local attacks, often without neighbouring units being aware. Miscommunicated orders also didn't help things. But advances were made, lost and made again. The 25th and 26th July 1916 would see the Australians subjected to further bombardment during the days and launching attacks at night. But by the 26th, the men were at the end of their endurance and the process of relieving the 1st Division with the 2nd Division began. https://www.australianmilitaryhistorypodcast.com/ patreon.com/u46029761 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Warwick O'Neill

Topics covered

• World War I
• Australian military history
• Pozieres
• battle tactics
• military communication
• endurance in warfare

Keywords

• Pozieres
• 1st Division
• 3rd Brigade
• bombardment
• military tactics
• World War I
• Australian history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 1st Division, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade, 3rd Brigade

Places: Pozieres

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