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11 Reserve Area The 103 rd Battery, for all its incredible efforts, would eventually gain some respite on the 12 th August. The 3 rd Field Artillery Brigade would be pulled back into the reserve area at St Leger where they would take the opportunity to rest for a few brief days. During their time in the reserve area, however, the members of the battery would be subjected to an intense course of training. This included Gun Drill, Manoeuvres, Battery Drill and finally cleaning saddlery and equipment. On the 15 th , however, a mere three days later the Brigade would move out once again. Departing St. Leger by foot they would march onwards to Vandencourt – a 68km journey. Vadencourt was reportedly good for the night as they established a bivouac in the vicinity of the town. Yet, they still hadn’t reached their destination. The Brigade were headed straight for the front line at La Boisselle, another 72km away, which they would complete the next day. Figure 1. A typical Gun Detachment 1917. Courtesy of the 103rd Battery private collection.