Diary September 29, 1916

09-1916, Diary WWI, Year 1916 / 1 minute of reading

aerial reconnaissance of advancing infantry — The value of aerial reconnaissance: this pic clearly shows Allied infantry advancing across captured German trenches during the Battle of the Somme.

Great War Diary for Friday, September 29, 1916:

Western Front

Battle of the Somme: British capture strongly fortified Destremont Farm. Colonel H Elles, aged 36, appointed to command British tank force. Haig orders offensive for October 12.

Eastern Front

Transylvania – Battle of Praid–Sovata (until October 3): Second Army launches last Rumanian offensive.

Air War

Britain: RFC losses 1,195 aircraft since June 12; 1725 gained. RFC personnel losses 415 (all causes) since June 12.

About The Author

Kretaner

My name is Norman 'Kretaner' and since my childhood I am interested in history and strategy games. Later, I have learned programming and the development of computer games, and finally with the Internet, also web design. I'm in the fortunate position to combine all my interests with my work and to live on a place of my choice, on Crete. All information, figures, specifications and statistics used here had been compiled from a variety of sources and the large, over decades collected, library of the author about military history, WW2 and weapons.

Western Front

Eastern Front

Air War

About The Author

Kretaner

Related Posts

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply