The 15th Highland Division of the New Armies and the
47th London Territorial Division, having captured Loos and Hill 70, pressed on with part of their strength a mile beyond the hill, capturing villages and mining works as they went. In the afternoon, however, these dashing units had to retire, and ultimately only the western part of the hill remained in our hands. We are told nothing of any supports. What seemed to be a great victory in prospect dwindled to something less. Attacks on the next day against Hultuch and the German redoubt north-east of Hill 70 were antici- pated by the Germans, and "it is not possible to form an entirely just appreciation of what occurred." On Sep- tember 27th the Guards drove the Germans off the crest of Hill 70, but could not capture the whole hill. On Sep- tember 25th the 9th Division at the northern end of our line captured Fosse 8, but shell-fire rendered this untenable. Sir John French praises enthusiastically the splendid spirit, resource, and bravery of the troops. The artillery of the New Armies and the Territorials is said to be excellent.
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