BRITISH TROOPS
HOLDING SECTION OF MAGINOT LINE
Fad Disclosed During 1 King’s Visit HIS MAJESTY LOOKS OUT OVER NO MAN’S LAND FIRST BRITISH ORDER OF DAY TO FRONT LINE TROOPS (Press Association and British Official Wireless.) LONDON, December 10. In connection with the visit by his Majestv to the Western Front, which Inis just concluded with his return to England, it is revealed that British troops have taken over a section of the Maginot Line previously held by the French. The presence of these British forces had been a well-kept secret, for they had already been in the line some days and had been engaged in patrolling no-man’s-land. which work is carried out mostly after darkness. His Majesty inspected the British unit and spoke to many personally. He expressed pleasure at their appearance and spirit. The arrival of British iiot.ps had been a well-kept secret, but when the news of their establishment was released it spread like wildllre. 'l'lie Fiemdi. civilians and soldiers alike, turned out and gave the I roups a most enthusiastic reception. The honour of being ilie first British soldiers to contact the (lerinans was given to certain regiments of the line, including men from the north Midlands.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 December 1939, Page 7
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