Fricourt

Fricourt is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.

Geography
Fricourt is situated on the D147 and D64 junction, some 20 mi northeast of Amiens.

History
It was close to the front line for much of World War I and saw particularly fierce fighting during the Battles of the Somme and the Battles of Albert. It is about a kilometre from Mametz.