The Capture Conquering of Oppy Wood was an engagement Hostile_encounter on the Western Front of the First World War on 28 June 1917 .

The Arras Offensive Attack of 1917 ended Process_end with the Germans in possession of a fortified Cause_change_of_strength wood to the west of Oppy , Pas-de-Calais , which overlooked British positions .

The attack Attack on Oppy Wood by the 92nd Brigade of the 31st Division during the Third Battle of the Scarpe was repulsed Defending with many British casualties .

The attack Attack was conducted Action by the 15th Brigade , 5th Division and the 94th Brigade , 31st Division , which advanced Self_motion on a front extending Expansion from Gavrelle in the south to the north of Oppy Wood .