... strategic retreat was surprise. The weather favoured the secrecy., of the withdrawal, which was the result of the battle of the Somme and a precaution against an Allied offensive. The enemy withdrew hoping return again, and he did return. We took only ...

... —ln loving memory of dear hnsband, Private Alex. Gregory. K-O.V.L.L, presumed killed September loth. 1916. in the battle of the Somme. Until the day breaks. —From his loving Wifa GREEN.—In loving memory our dear wife mother, Dorothea Eyre, who died Sept ...