The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918, Vol. 3 of 3

part in the raid had been withdrawn from the line for three weeks,

and had been well fed and cared for. They were the pick of the 469th German Infantry Regiment, and had been selected on account of their physique and proved courage. Their equipment was of high quality, with every detail carefully thought out; it consisted of a short, light rifle of 1917 pattern with a leather sling,...