The British Campaign in France and Flanders—January to July, 1918

CHAPTER VII

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THE SECOND BATTLE OF THE SOMME

The Retreat of the Third Corps

Movement across the Crozat Canal--Fight of the 173rd Brigade--Forcing of the Canal Line--Arrival of the French--Fight of Frières Wood--Splendid work of the Cavalry--Loss of Noyon--Final equilibrium--General retrospect of the Battle