CHAPTER VII

THE GERMAN OFFENSIVE

American Action--The Enemy Strength--British Strength--German Assembly--British Preparations--Frequent Change of Orders--Imminence of Enemy Attack--Disposition of Troops--Enemy Attack Opens--The Queen’s Westminsters--L.R.B. and 4th Londons--Kensingtons, London Scottish--The Artillery--Enemy Failure--Reports on the Battle--The Machine Gunners pp. 209-242