Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 255
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Tuesday 3rd October
Again wet day. Camouflage trees being erected near Bus House and another near Moated Grange. Visited Lock 7 OP. General Cox returned from leave, bringing with him Gen. Kitson. I handed back command to him.
Wednesday 4th October
With Lt. Bernard (Special Works) and Bates to Spoil Bank, Estaminet Lane, Old Kent Road, Old French Trench and Convent Lane. Decided on positions for O.P near Estaminet Lane. Boche shelling heavily. Very wet day. Called on Gen. Cox at 6 PM Boche increased shelling during evening. Eventually I had to turn on five batteries to silence him.
Thursday 5th October
Col. Waite and Major Bates left for 10 days leave to England. Called on Gen. Napier at Corps HQrs., and adjusted difficulties re ammunition returns and establishments, etc.
Went thoroughly round battery positions. Inspected new tree O.P. for Old French Trench.
Friday 6th October
With Forrest and Halford did a 25 mile walk. Left HQrs. at 6.15 and returned at 3 PM. Went from extreme right to extreme left flank, inspected Army O.Ps, which have been left unfinished. New tree O.P erected at Old French Trench.
Work progressing satisfactorily at Lock 7. Conference with Belgian group at 2 PM re new emplacements and arcs of fire.
Saturday 7th October
Conference with Infantry Brigadiers and Group Commanders at Burgomaster Farm. Many details re Artillery support satisfactorily arranged, also re S.O.S. signals, and offensive operations against Bois Quarante. With Gen. Cox in evening re foregoing details. Gen. Hobbs called re move of 1st Division and of our taking over part of the front now held by them – up to Hill 60. Can be arranged satisfactorily and I shall then be covering in all over 5000 yards.