The village of Combles was captured by the Germans in August 1916, lost in March 1918 and finally recaptured five months later. This cemetery, which was started by the Guards Division, contains the graves of 182 British soldiers and four Newfoundlanders who fell in these engagements.

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1. Eclusier-Vaux – Banks of the Somme loop from Combles

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3. Canal du Nord – Canal de la Somme Cycle Path loop from Roye

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Location: Combles, Péronne, Hauts-De-France, France

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