Current Information:

Action of Pietre

With the aim of diverting German troops away from Loos when the British attack went in there on 25th September 1915, there was an attack by the Meerut Division of the India Corps along a 1500 yard front against the German salient west of the Moulin du Pietre with the possible objective of gaining a foothold on the Aubers ridge in which case the Lahore Division  would attack through the Bois du Biez.  As at Loos, gas and smoke were used but this handicapped the attackers more than the defenders, especially when German shells destroyed some of the cylinders. 

3rd London, Garhwal Brigade, Meerut Division moved into the trenches on 24th September but did not take part in the attack on the following day. However they were subjected to a heavy German artillery bombardment throughout the day and suffered a number of casualties as a result.