LANCASHIRES' GREAT MARCH
TROOPS SPLENDID BEHAVIOUR. LONDON, October 11. The' Battle of Poelchappelle will al\Vavs be ramous tor the gris of the Lancashires who in n^-ching to the attack enduted supen-human trials. At nightfall they crossed, the iser Canal and marched tor miles over country which • was featurless and lighted only by gunflashes. The nigrht was pitch dark and *he men s!umbled on through an infinite tangle pf sinister country. They fell foul of shell holes. ■ It was im possible to get food or drink or bo rest, otherwise they \\lould be -late for the battle. The troops marched thus for eleven hours Juicl arrived in time and despite exhaustion went over" with the rest. They fought a great battle, winning heir objectives and with-standing th.c counter-at-tacks. "■•
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Grey River Argus, 13 October 1917, Page 3
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