CHAPTER III

THE BATTLE OF MONS

The landing of the British in France--The British leaders--The advance to Mons--The defence of the bridges of Nimy--The holding of the canal--The fateful telegram--The rearguard actions of Frameries, Wasmes, and Dour--The charge of the Lancers--The fate of the Cheshires--The 7th Brigade at Solesmes--The Guards in action--The Germans' rude awakening--The Connaughts at Pont-sur-Sambre