12.3.15 (Bac St. Maur): SHERWOOD FORESTERS Brigade detached to II CAVALRY DIVISION under Major Gen. Gough.

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12th March 1915: We were standing by all day. At night we could see an artillery duel in the distance. Part of the mill here has been used as an ammunition stores by the Germans. The English had blown it up. I never saw iron twisted as much in my life. On this day the Notts and Derby Brigade was attached to a Cavalry Division Commanded by General Gough. Nearby was a big naval gun 15.7 ins. Shook the whole factory when fired. Aeroplanes flying in all directions.

[2381 Pte. George Potter Bagshaw]