The 18th Infantry Brigade suffered particularly heavily, being only able to muster in its three battalions 8 officers and 110 other ranks of those who had been through the fight, including 32 at Battalion Headquarters.
The Machine-gun Battalion did excellent service and great execution, many guns remaining in action until the enemy were within a few yards of them.

Its losses were heavy--14 officers and 280 other ranks.
The field companies suffered heavily, and rendered good service as infantry.

Special mention may be made of the action of 12th Field Company under Capt.

Langley, who rallied some 300 stragglers of various units and filled a gap between the 18th Infantry Brigade and troops on its left.
The 11th Leicesters, under the gallant leading of Major Radford, fought splendidly, losing 14 officers and over 200 other ranks.
The artillery performed magnificent services, particularly on the 21st March.

All guns that were not destroyed by the enemy's bombardment were fought until all the ammunition was expended or the enemy's infantry reached their position.