Combles Communal Cemetery Extension

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The Combles Communal Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery Extension (also known as the Combles Communal Cemetery Extension) is a military cemetery located in the Somme region of France commemorating British and Commonwealth soldiers who thought in the Battle of the Somme in World War I. The cemetery contains mainly that which died near the village of Combles between October 1916 and March 1917 and between May and September 1918. It was designed by Sir Herbert Baker.

Rental: The cemetery is located near the A1 and D172 roads, in the village of Combles. It is located approximately 13 kilometers south of Bapaume and 16 kilometers east of Albert, France.

Fighting near Combles: The area around Combles was helped by the Germans until it was taken by the French Army and British 56th (London) Division on 26 August 1916. The Germans took the area back on 24 March 1918 despite resistance put up by the South African Brigade at Marrieres Wood. Combles was retaken by the British 18th (Eastern) Division on 29 August 1918.

Establishment of the Cemetery: The cemetery was begun by the French in October 1916 and was used by the British from December 1916 to March 1917. Between June...