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War Diary

1918-03-21
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location France, Corps reserve MANANCOURT
Entry At 5 am we received warning to "Stand by". The enemy attack developed at dawn and very heavy gunfire was heard on all sides of the salient. The whole day passed in suspense - orders to move up being expected at any moment. In the evening the Commanding Officer inspected Companies. We were told we were certain to move during the night and every man stood to arms but no definite orders were received.