... its mechanism is an open secret. It is known to the Germans, who, indeed, used some examples of it as early as in the Battle of the Somme. Its chief disadvantage is that it rapidly becomes heated, and if firing at high speed is to be maintained, a spare ...

... the capture of Vimy Ridge in the first half of the year, through the various phases of the mighty Battle of the Somme, up to the beginning of the Battle of the Ancre in November. A becoming ostrich feather collar to be had in any shade for 41 guineas ...

... its mechanism is an open secret. It is known to the Germans, who, indeed, used some examples of it as early as in the Battle of the Somme. Its chief disadvantage is that it rapidly becomes heated, and if firing at high speed is to be maintained, a spare ...

... Despatch Runner one of the most trying and dangerous duties of the British Tommy. I took a very active part in the Battles of the Somme, Messines, Ypres and Cambrai, and was fortunate enough to have the Military Medal bestowed upon me for my work as a ...