The Fighting Retreat To Paris

CHAPTER IV

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The British troops retire into France—The adventures of a Chaplain to a field ambulance—The Royal Field Artillery—A wounded gunner—Losing his regiment—A Gordon Highlander’s experiences—Operations of the French troops—British versus German cavalry—Sir John French’s account of the events of August 25—The Battle of Cambrai—The Rev. Owen S. Watkins’ adventures—Mr. Asquith announces a wonderful feat of arms 63