CHAPTER VI

THE BATTLE OF THE AISNE

The hazardous crossing of the Aisne--Wonderful work of the sappers--The fight for the sugar factory--General advance of the Army--The 4th (Guards) Brigade's difficult task--Cavalry as a mobile reserve--The Sixth Division--Hardships of the Army--German breach of faith--_Tâtez toujours_--The general position--Attack upon the West Yorks--Counter-attack by Congreve's 18th Brigade--Rheims Cathedral--Spies--The siege and fall of Antwerp