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Worcestershire & Sherwood
Foresters Regimental History
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT IMAGES
The Ridge The Grounds The Map
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The village of Gheluvelt was hidden by a ridge, the crest of which was covered by enemy guns and could be crossed only by a quick rush. Though over a hundred fell to the storm of shelling which met their advance, the rest dashed down the slope where they closed with the Germans. |
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Surprised
by the impetuous speed of the attack, the enemy, though far superior
in numbers, gave way and the 2nd WORCESTER met up with the remnants
of the South wales Borderers.
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| The Map shows the movement of 2 WORCESTER from their reserve position in Polygon Wood via Black Watch Corner to the Chateau at Gheluvelt | |
