139) this stretch of country, waste and dreary as it got to be towards the end of September, our various fighting units were scattered, and along that front line, as we pushed the enemy back, our men made the bitter sacrifice of life and limb.

It was a time of iron resolve and hard work.

There was no opportunity now for amusement and social gatherings.

When one spoke to staff officers, they answered in monosyllables.

When one rode in their cars, one had very fixed and definite times at which to start and to return.