Flers
Somme, France
Mentioned: 1916
Somme Sector A village on the Somme battlefield, notable as the site of the first battle to use tanks: "land battleships," in the diary's own words.
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1916
- 15 September 1916… p this A.M. – Walked into town with Scott after dinner & got latest rumours. – Courcellette, Martinpuich & Flers taken.