This chapter focuses on Harry’s preparations for and participation in the Battle of Loos in 1915, which he anticipated would be a major offensive. He describes the gruelling march to the Front Line, facing harsh conditions and the loss of comrades.
Harry recounts the horrors of the Battle of Loos, including intense shelling, heavy casualties, and the psychological impact of the fighting. Harry continues to demonstrate his resilience and determination to survive, despite the devastating experiences of war.
The Harry reflects on the futility of war and the human cost of conflict as yet more good men were going to be thrown away to take the ruins of a trench line that could not be held by either side.
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I don’t mind your being killed, but I object to your being taken prisoner.
Lord Kitchener (1850-1916) British field marshal.
Said to the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) when he asked to go to the Front.
“Journals and Letters” Viscount Esher, 18 Dec 1914