SKIRL OF THE PIPES.
During some recent minor fighting on th« ! Ypres-Menin road there occurred an incident which is well worth mention. The' Germans, in a surprise attack, actually reached our trenches, which at this point were held by Highlanders. Severe hand-to-hand fighting ensued, during which the enemy was driven back. Suddenly there; was heard the wild music of the pipWi and -with a loud yell the Highlanders: sprang from their positions and rushed upon th« Germans before they could regiia their tranches. 'i-J!
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16032, 25 September 1915, Page 2 (Supplement)
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84SKIRL OF THE PIPES. New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16032, 25 September 1915, Page 2 (Supplement)
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