Item 02: James William Dains diary, 25 June 1917-2 March 1918 - Page 27

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[Page 27]

Sunday Aug. 19th
During the week we have remained in this same place Sec Bois. The principal training has been route marching. The Weather has brightened up considerably The British & French continue to press on at Ypres. The papers say the bitterest fighting of the war is in progress. From reports of those who have recently left the front. The Germans are heavily bombarding behind the lines with Gas Shells
Hazebrouck has been shelled a few times this week and almost every night planes have been bombing round about.
Yesterday Saturday we celebrated the 3rd anniversary of the Batt we had a service at which I gave an addess & also Col Moore. The men

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