the train, rations are dumped off the train at our post for several other points also. we do another trip right away Stan + I run it down. we take another at 3:15 PM. I do 4½ hours gas guard. first shift. Saturday Sept 23rd — only get three hours sleep. Merry gets breakfast + write to dear B. in answer to hers of Aug 4 to 15. Aug 4 was a diary letter. Fritz shelled a bunch of trench mats laid out near our dugout, 50 yards away he comes near to busting in our happy little home, no cases all day Merry + I go to Nappoo corner, they are on a working party making a splinter shelter for eight stretcher cases. ready for the push. Good supper + to bed at midnight Monday Sept 24 I do gas guard 2 AM to 3:30 AM. up at 5½ AM to flatten out a heap of rails some fools have piled up during the night. back to bed to 6:30 AM Merry + Charlie take out a
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▸ The war at this time
Polygon Wood
The Battle of Polygon Wood on September 26 continues the string of successes at Ypres. Australian and British troops advance on schedule, taking their objectives and repelling German counterattacks. The dry September weather is critical to these victories. Good conditions allow artillery to be moved forward and aircraft to spot targets. But the autumn rains are overdue, and the forecast is ominous.
