17/200 Heavy attack on 19th Infantry Brigade in evening repulsed. 17th Infantry Brigade relieved by 4th Division and became Divisional Reserve--attacks on 16th Infantry Brigade (K.S.L.I. and Y.and L.) repulsed with much loss to enemy-- 300 dead in front of trenches. Continuous attacks on Divisional front throughout day, all repulsed, but situation critical. Retirement made during night to prepared line about half a mile in rear Touquet--Flamengerie Farm--Rue du Bois, so as to straighten front. |