Day forty-five of the battle has seen no action. The day has been showery and the soldiers in the trenches are both wet and tired.
Day forty-six of the battle has seen nothing to report of fighting. The King said farewell to those he had met on his visit before returning to Britain. Heavy rainfall during the evening which is carrying on into the night could make conditions more difficult tomorrow.
The forty-seventh day of the Battle of the Somme has seen another day of rain. Despite this, British soldiers have been able to advance west and south west of Guillemont. On a flying mission all by himself in his Nieuport Scout, pilot Albert Ball took on five hostile aeroplanes.
Day forty-eight has seen a showery day without action. Soldiers have been able to write home, as well as get some rest. Thoughts are now turning to how much longer both the battle and the war are going to go on for and whether it will be finished before the cold winter weather arrives.
On this forty-ninth day of the battle we have seen even more rain. On the plus side ground has been gained by British soldiers towards Ginchy and Guillemont. News that an enemy aircraft has crashed near High Wood is also filtering through.
Day fifty of the Battle of the Somme has not only seen more rain, it has also seen British soldiers gaining ground in the Thiepval area.
Day fifty-one of the battle has arrived and German soldiers are currently staging a counter-attack near Thiepval.
Day fifty-two and eight weeks since the Battle of the Somme began, progress is being made by Allied soldiers north west of Pozieres whilst German soldiers are continuing with their counter-attack near Thiepval.
Remember to check back on the 28th August for the latest news.
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