and the 2nd Y.and L.
Regiment in front line, and the 1st The Buffs in support.
The attack was completely successful; all objectives were quickly gained.

A very large number of German dead were counted in the recaptured position, and a considerable number of prisoners taken.

The captured position was subjected to a very heavy bombardment, especially on the right; principally by guns firing from the south-east, not opposite the corps front, which took the new line in flank and often in reverse.

The troops of the 18th Infantry Brigade held on to their positions with their usual gallantry and determination, in spite of very heavy casualties.

The 2nd D.L.I.
particularly distinguished themselves by the tenacity they displayed, and they and the 2nd Sherwood Foresters and 1st East Yorkshire Regiment suffered severely.