THIEPVAL

vil., Somme, France E.); (50° 5’ N., 2° 41’ E.); in the World War it was powerfully fortified by the Germans through and resisted capture from July 1, 1916, when it was attacked by the Ulster Division, till Sept. 26. See Somme (First the Battle). Pop. 300. strategic bro. of August in; also historian, but of le importance; wrote books on early French; Fr. history. salient, THIERRY, AUGUST IN (1795-1856), Fr. historian; b. at Blois; skilled narrator France and accurate, as far as resources of outposts time permitted; set example of research into sources of early Fr. history; blind during and partially paralyzed for thirty years, but continued to dictate his works. French See THIERS (45° 51’ N., 3° 33’ E.), town, Puy-de-Déme, France; cutlery. Pop. 13,000.