William Keith Gillies diary, 22 March 1916-30 September 1917 - Page 113

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Febuary March 1917
28th continued We received the news through orders that Krupps were out on strike (official). We bombarded the German lines heavily this morning & there was also a heavy bombardment on our right towards Le Transeloy.
1st March 1917
News came to hand this morning that the 29th Division (Tommies) took Le Transloy early this morning & are holding it, but have suffered heavy losses. We also took another line of trenches on our sector this morning We have made a general advance along this sector within the last week (see map at back) & it is rumoured that the Germans are retiring to strong points about 13 Kgs. back.

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