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of viewing German trenches through periscope. Very heavy fire from Artillery of both sides during night. Flares sent up from all points of line, at times as light as day. Machine guns played about our dug out for hours.
Wednesday 12/7/16Quiet morning but rater a hard afternoon; number of casualties result of bombing in the 55 Btn. Very nasty carrying along saps, duck boards narrow, likelihood of slipping over side. Relieved at 10 pm.
Thursday 13/7/16Btn refused to issue rations through some misunderstanding. Went to Hqrs to report. Passed through Fleurbaix under Artillery fire. A couple of high explosive shells landed close by; caused quite a stir in town
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