Third Battle of Morlancourt
The Third Battle of Morlancourt was fought on 10 June 1918, on the Western Front during World War I. The battle took place during the final stages of the German spring offensive, and saw troops from the Australian 2nd Division carry out a dusk assault on the Morlancourt spur, which provided observation of the village of Sailly-Laurette, to the south of Morlancourt. The main attack was carried out by the 7th Brigade, with flanking elements carrying out diversionary demonstrations. The assault proved successful for the Allies, with all objectives being secured, and a large number of prisoners being taken.
| Third Battle of Morlancourt | |||||||
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| Part of the German spring offensive | |||||||
Aerial view of the Somme Canal near Sailly-Laurette | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Australia United Kingdom | German Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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John Monash Charles Rosenthal |
Ernst Kabisch | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| 2nd Division |
54th Infantry Division 24th Reserve Division | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1,500 |
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| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 400 killed and wounded |
325 captured Unknown killed and wounded | ||||||
Morlancourt | |||||||
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