It is a soft, grey day, overhung with clouds, and the air is full of moisture. These last three days seem to have put an end to the Germans’ luck in the matter of weather, which has lasted since the offensive began. Enough rain has fallen materially to increase their difficulties in moving troops and transport in the shell-hole areas. Even in Flanders, however, heavy rains now cannot have more than a temporary effect. The moisture…

Source: The Times May 07, 2018 22:52 UTC