case whilst Stan gets breakfast then Stan + I get a case whilst Merry + Charlie eat breakfast. Then Merry + Charlie get 2 stretcher + walker to take down. Stan + I then get our breakfast (cold). Chpcl R. Sweeney + Stew Manchester call on us, the railroad officer also gives us a little advice + has a long chat. get mail from Belle written at Skagway on Aug 12. 1 month + 11 days in transit Tuesday Sept 25. Gas guard 4 to 6. as I am getting breakfast a couple of rush cases come in from La Collette I can’t get Merry up quickly so have to go myself Charlie + take it down, so I make Merry prepare breakfast. I write to B. Wed. Sept 26. I do 6-8 gas guard + get breakfast. a V.D. case at noon Stan + Merry slide off in the afternoon + Charlie + I are kept pretty busy Thursday Sept 27. Gas guard 1-3 AM. Caught Merry in bed on his Gas guard fast asleep. Merry + Stan take
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▸ The war at this time
Momentum at Ypres
Late September 1917 brings optimism to the Ypres offensive. The battles of Menin Road and Polygon Wood have succeeded. German commanders are alarmed at their mounting losses in counterattacks against prepared British positions. Another attack is planned for October 4 at Broodseinde. If successful, British forces will be within striking distance of Passchendaele ridge (the high ground that dominates the salient).
