The Battle of Ginchy took place on 9 September1916 during the Battle of the Somme when the British 16th (Irish) Division captured the German-held village of Ginchy. In terms of the Somme fighting, the attack was highly successful with the village being taken on the first attempt, however the Irish suffered heavy casualties in the process. Indeed of the two attacking brigades, the 47th Brigade failed completely, encountering enemy defences unaffected by the British bombardment.
The battle of Ginchy was part of the first battle of the Somme (1 July-18 November 1918).
It was launched in advance of the main September offensive (battle of Flers-Courcelette), to push the British front line nearer to the main German defences, which ran to the north of the village.
Ginchy itself was to be attacked by the four battalions of the 48th Brigade (Brigadier-General Ramsey), supported by two battalions from the 49th.
The Battle of Ginchy took place on 9 September1916 during the Battle of the Somme when the British 16th (Irish) Division captured the German-held village of Ginchy.
In terms of the Somme fighting, the attack was highly successful with the village being taken on the first attempt.
For the Germans the loss of Ginchy deprived them of their stategic observation posts overlooking the entire battlefield.
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