Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 450
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Tuesday 20th Aug.
In the morning went through war diaries of Brigades of and battalions for the month of June and July. In reply to a letter fro of congratulation from Genl. Birdwood on the work of the division during the last month I forwarded copies of our reports of operations during that period. In afternoon visited all three Brigade Headquarters and conferred with GOC's. French 10th Army commenced their attack between Soissons and Compaingne so far reported very successful.
Wednesday 21st Aug:
Reports to hand of French operations show they have made an advance of 5½ Kilm. and captured 10000 prisoners and many guns. British third Army also attacked between Arras and Albert and are reported to have reached Achiet-le-Grand and main North and South railway. British troops yesterday occupied Merville on the North and have advanced towards Estaires. Canadian Corps has been withdrawn from our right and are evidently being sent northward. French troops have taken over their late line. During this afternoon attended acquatic sports at Pioneer Bn. at Blangy-Tronville. Col. Shepherd and Major McColl went off on 10 days leave, the former to Bordeaux the latter to Tronville.
Thursday 22nd Aug.
In morning with Major Waddell and Mr. Pope called at 4th Army Headquarters. Saw Genl. Gillespie DD of S & T who promised to provide us with a new closed or open Vauxhall in lieu of closed Daimler to be evacuated. Saw Genls. Holman & Budworth