CHAPTER II

NEUVE CHAPELLE AND HILL 60

The opening of the spring campaign--Surprise of Neuve Chapelle--The new artillery--Gallant advance and terrible losses--The Indians in Neuve Chapelle--A sterile victory--The night action of St. Eloi--Hill 60--The monstrous mine--The veteran 13th Brigade--A bloody battle--London Territorials on the Hill--A contest of endurance--The first signs of poison