Third Battle of Morlancourt

Third Battle of Morlancourt
Part of the German spring offensive

Aerial view of the Somme Canal near Sailly-Laurette
Date10 June 1918
Location
Morlancourt, France
49°57′06″N 2°37′46″E / 49.9517°N 2.6294°E / 49.9517; 2.6294
Result Allied victory
Belligerents
Australia Australia
United Kingdom United Kingdom		 German Empire German Empire
Commanders and leaders
Australia John Monash
Australia Charles Rosenthal		 German Empire Ernst Kabisch
Units involved
Australia 2nd Division German Empire 54th Infantry Division
German Empire 24th Reserve Division
Strength
1,500
Casualties and losses
400 killed and wounded 325 captured
Unknown killed and wounded
Morlancourt is located in France
Morlancourt
Morlancourt
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Morlancourt, a commune in the Somme department, northern France

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.