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HISTORY OF 305th FIELD ARTILLERY
Drawn by Corporal Roos and Private Enroth, Battery D

Forging forward

Rumors of a relief became persistent. Horses and men were worn out. Since entering the war in Lorraine the regiment had left the front only to change position. In other words it had had no rest at all. The supply of ammunition was uncertain. The materièl needed attention. Grand Prè and St. Juvin, divisional objectives had been taken.

Rumors crystallized into fact. The 78th Division relieved the 77th on October 17th and 18th. Regimental Headquarters moved back to La Chalade, resting for a