British infantry, artillery, cavalry, and a tank, likely on the Arras front, 1917. From The Nations at War by Willis J. Abbot 1918 Edition.
British troops going to relieve their comrades in the front line trenches. A British tank is seen at the extreme left© Underwood & Underwood
"30th June [1916]Visit to the sector of the British 9th Division (General Hunter-Weston) at Ypres.The British Army, from its leaders down to the ranks themselves, gives the impression of being a power of the first order. They are excellent troops from the point of view of courage and discipline. They are perhaps a little inexperienced, but that is quickly remedied in wartime. Particularly striking are the order, the ready obedience and the outward gaiety of the men, and the fine physique and the bold and resolute attitude of the officers."
Entry for June 30, 1916, from the war diary of Albert, King of the Belgians. South of Ypres, the British were preparing to attack the next day, July 1, in their Somme Offensive.
The War Diaries of Albert I King of the Belgians by Albert I, page 111, copyright © 1954, publisher: William Kimber
1916-06-30, 1916, June, King Albert, Albert, Ypres, British artillery
