The story
The next objective for 1st September, was a crossing over the Somme. 44th RTR were on the right and were directed on Picquigny, while the Scots Greys on the left to moved Longpre. 3rd/4th CLY were following up the Scots Greys protecting the open left flank between the Brigade and 4th Canadian Armoured Division.
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