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nowhere have I seen the same amount of shrapnel used as here. Shrapnel cases & pellets absolutely covered the ground & in one place were so numerous that they were used to formed a road. Many dead germans were still to be seen in the last stages of decomposition & skulls were numerous. After viewing such a battlefield one is convinced that nothing on earth can withstand our attack providing the artillery is sufficient. Met a couple of tanks being salvaged one the "Crème de menthe" being rather an historic one. Brought home some driving bands etc & a German bayonet. "Thiepval" itself has disappeared but a mound with cellars underneath still remains & is all that is left of what was once the Chateau.
Friday 20th April
Last three days being changeable weather wet cold & fine. Played the 8th football & won 16 to 6 thus upholding our record & that of the 1st. Good news of our stunt at Arras & that