William Keith Gillies diary, 22 March 1916-30 September 1917 - Page 132

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[Page 132]

March 1917
19th continued around here is in a far better state than the country we have been in of late. The difference is marked after one leaves Fritz's late support trenches. The ground between Millers Son & Fritzs third line is literally strewn with dead, & presents a gastly sight- beyond description. Fritz has left a terrible lot of material behind him, but it can be noticed throughout the village & surrounding country, where he has piled the stuff in heaps & attempted to burn it.
The weather has been bad lately & to-day a strong S.W. wind has been blowing, & at about tea time it started to rain & continued steadily throughout the night.

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