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... the Kaiser’sn” peace offer” with contempt. The military position had sharply contrasted bright and dark sides. The Battle of (he Somme had shown that the strongest enemy positions could captured by our troops, but had not revealed a quick way driving ...
... severe conflict round \pres; xhey also took part in the storming of the liohen| zollern Pedoubt in 1916, and in the Battle of the Somme Their greatest achievement was last September in swimming the St. Quentin Canal Sir Douglas Haig describing this as ...
... on its formation, and went out to Egypt with them, and from thence to France, in March, 1916. He was wounded in the battle of the Somme (July 1. 1916), and returned to England, where he remained until November, 1916. , During this period he was granted ...
... they first went strength over the top,” the Barnsley and the Sheffield Pals stepped straight into the glory of the battle of the Somme, when the troops our Fourth Army so successfully attacked the German first-line system. In that great British offensive ...
... held. It was all in vain, but the defence meant sacrifice. WelLdeserved Praise from General. In the great historical battle of the Somme, July 1, 1916, the Territorials took their share, and also on other dates when they saw severe fighting and sustained ...
... Battalion Despatch Runner of the most trying and dangerous duties of the British Tommy. I took a very active part in the Battles of the Somme, Mcssincs, Ypres and Cambrai, and was fortunate enough to have the Military Medal bestowed upon for my work as Despatch ...
... narrative of his experiences and those of his men in Gallipoli and Egypt and on the Western front. Seeing that was in the battles of the Somme and Messines, had part in the remarkable and Mr. DOUGLAS VICKERS, M.P elected unopposed for Hallam. Mr. F. HOPE, Coalition ...
... Ypres, of the men’s doggedness, neverfailing patience, and -grave endurance. They thought of the daring elan of the battles of the Somme, two years ago, and later until the struggle ended in glorious victory. During the singing of the next hymn a collection ...