Item 03: Charles Britton war diary, 8 April-14 August 1918 - Page 16
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Sun 14th April 1918
On duty 9 to 3 PM. Weather cold. Our Brigade relieved in line last night. Now in close support. Now attached to 58th Div. Strong gale blowing. Fighting still going on our front & right and all gains being held. Heavy fighting in the North at Neuve Eglise Baillent on River Lys & other places.
Enemy still advancing & losing heavily. Armentierres captured & with it enemy claims 3000 prisoners including 2 generals . They claim 20000 prisoners & 200 guns since Northern attack began.