This was a major offensive in the 3rd battle of Ypres. The attack started at 5.40 A.M. Harry's battalion was in the second wave of troops supporting the attack. The careful planning of General Plumer, that had ensured success at Messines Ridge two months earlier, delivered some initial success this time.
This is now part of the dreadful Passchendaele experience - stalemate in the Flanders mud costing many, many thousands of lives.
The card was included in the letters. I don't know who Harry sent it to. It commemorates Harry's Division's action last Thursday. I can find a record of the artist, J.V. Breffit, not as an artist, but as an army officer. If any one knows any more, please add a comment.
Harry's letters follow very shortly.
Battle Of Menin Road, 20th September 1917
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3 comments:
This is awesome. I found this on my Yahoo home page and as big history buff, I was fascinated. Keep it going. I will look forward to the next one.
Renee
Indianapolis, IN
USA
GREAT 1918 CALENDER. I FOUND IT WHEN LOOKING AT THE LETTERS. WILL YOU BE SHOWING MORE?
connie is so cute
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