Ch6:E49: The Stark Horror of Sanctuary Wood, by Corporal John Lucy, 11 November 1914

In this grim picture of the horrors of war Corporal Lucy tells of the fighting around
Sanctuary Wood on November 11, 1914, a most critical day in the history of the First
Ypres battle, when the most violent attacks of the German army were resisted.
Corporal (later Captain) Lucy tells also how he first encountered men of the London
Territorial battalions now thrown into the tortured battle line.
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[@kidmohair8151]

these accounts by the ordinary soldier are so invaluable.
thank you for finding and putting them up
for anyone, and everyone to hear.

[@gblcfc65]

Superb

[@travellerman1]

Lucy was a Cpl. In A Company 2 R.I.Rif., my grandfather a Sgt in B Company 2 R.I.Rif... I wonder if they knew of each other 🙂

[@14rnr]

I hope I never have to see what these blokes did. Brave fellas indeed.

[@marcnews75]

Corporal to captain that’s ww1