The new wall of rock thus exposed becomes in turn assaulted, and in course of time is undermined in like manner.
"Geology"
James Geikie
It was here on July 1 of 1916 that waves of London men of the 56th Division assaulted an almost impregnable position, and by the highest valour and sacrifice broke and held its lines until forced back by massed gun-fire which threatened them with annihilation.
"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917"
Philip Gibbs
The officer in command of one of their companies found the ruined village of Tilloy-les-Mufflaines in front of him still held by the enemy when our troops assaulted it.
"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917"
Philip Gibbs