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victory on the Eastern front.
Wednesday 16.8.16Quiet as usual, rained slightly, Paid 40 Francs, £1.8.8
Thursday 17.8.16Still raining, roads very muddy.Received letters & parcels from home. Had a look over a fine old church in Doulieu a few days back, which was completely burnt out by the Germans, with the use of petroleum.
Friday 18.8.16A & B Sec came here route marching this morning, appear to be getting a rough time with squad drill again.
Saturday 19.8.16Rained hard during morning. Dozens of Tommies come here direct from Somme & look much the worse for their experience; they tell some very appaling tales of the Slaughter
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