Germans more active than usual. 4 mortar Bombs were dropped near the CATTACOMB [sic]- a few casualties. Our 4.2s shelled the FAN REDOUBT with good effect. All men working hard but front line & MONK TRENCH in a bad condition. A hard frost, fine day.
The diary of Regimental Sergeant Major George Beck
First World War diaries 100 years from when they were written during campaigns on the Western Front
