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German lines near Delville wood, at the Somme, July-September 1916. Guillemont & Ginchy are on the left of this map

The Bulgarians continue to push the Romanians north following the Battle of Dobrich of September 5-7, despite being outnumbered 2:1.

At Turtucaia, the fortress was captured by the Bulgarians September 6, following bombardment and an infantry assault. At the Somme, Guillemont was captured by the British, although difficulties of weather and communication made it more difficult than needed.

In German East Africa, South African forces attacked the British as Kisaki September 7, and the fighting continues as German artillery and defensive positions obliterate African attacks.

Troops advance at the battle of Ginchy September 9, 1916

The village of Ginchy was taken by British forces September 9, the Germans having been pushed back, and the Delville Wood salient eliminated and the lines straightened. This victory was assisted by the nearby taking of Guillemont. At Verdun, a French counter-attack at Fort Souville again achieved only minimal gains.

Meanwhile, in Transylvania to the north, the Romanian army continues its advance north.