39/200 Enemy withdrew from Railway Triangle, closely followed by 2nd York and Lancasters, who entered enemy dug-outs before candles had burnt out. Enemy small raid on 1st West Yorks--driven off by counter-attack and identification obtained. A certain amount of ground gained in the face of increasing opposition--Buffs and York and Lancasters advanced a bit. Systematic bombardment of Hill 70 trenches commenced--enemy counter-attacked and drove Buffs back slightly, but failed against 8th Bedfords' advanced post--D Company, West Yorks (3 officers and 65 other ranks under Capt. Rendall), attempted raid, but driven back by artillery fire. |