Item 02: Thomas Alcock war narrative, 28 July 1915-1917 - Page 195

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the Germans were sniping at them.

It's a wonder I got through, I was carrying my equipment and rifle and was a conspicuous mark to the Germans.

Finally we reached the front line and there pulling off our gear we turned to and dug a "possie" as the dugouts are called.

The result of the previous day's battle was apparent elsewhere.

Wounded men were laying about everywhere waiting to be taken away. We got on pretty well all told. Our next thought was to get some biscuits and have a meal. Well this done we prepared for eventualities.

There was a great deal of unrest apparent in the battle area. The Germans were expected to counter

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