The attack on Gavrelle trench – source 3

Entry in an appendix to a war diary relating to the attack on Gavrelle Trench. (DUL ref: Lowe Papers, File B2)

This source is an appendix to the war diary and would have been written shortly after the attack had taken place. Read it carefully and answer the questions below. A transcript and enlarged version are available.

1. What happened on the way to the trenches? Why might this be a problem?

2. What happened to A Company?

3. What happened to D Company?

4. Was the attack a success? Give a full explanation of your answer.

Finished? Move on to find out what one of the Officers thought of the attack.