Sunday 22nd April 1917
For the last
eight days the Battle of Arras has been in suspension, the last attacks having
been made on 14th April. However, we understand that this has been a time of
consolidation and planning for the renewal of the offensive. The French to the
south of us on the Chemin des Dames are also consolidating after advances of
four miles in places.
The adjutant
of the 1st battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment told me on the “blower” today that
they have moved up to the front line near Givenchy-en-Gohelle facing a hamlet
called la Coulotte, south of the town of Lens, which they expect to attack
tomorrow.
The 4th
Battalion is also in the front line facing Gavrelle, which they believe will be
their target tomorrow. Now we wait.
Sources: X550/2/5; X550/5/3
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