... the resumption of offensive by the British from Thiepval to a point where thev link up with French forces. Before the battle of the Somme can pursue its victorious course it is important that our advance, which was slower in the British sector and speedier ...

... . Where did we go in ? Oh, near Albat. Our objective was Mary’s Court, or some such place.” It is evident that the Battle of the Somme is going to add some fresh household words to our war vocabulary. “Wipers” is veteran by this time; “Plugshcet,” “Booloo ...