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The Second Battle of Somme, also known as the Battle of Saint-Quentin, was World War I Battle; it took place on August 21; fought until September 1918, north of the Somme River in northern France.

The Second Battle of Somme was part of a series of successful counter-offensives in response to the German Spring offensive after a pause for redeployment and supply.

The Second Battle of Somme; began with the opening of the Second Battle of Bapaume, to the north of the river itself. It was a partial victory for the Germans. They advanced almost 40 miles (64 kilometers) and captured about 70,000 prisoners.

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