Meanwhile in France… Merville Falls The outlook is grim.  Operation Georgette progresses apace, as the header image shows, and the front line reached the middle of Merville by nightfall as German forces advance west.  “With our backs to the wall…” In fact, the outlook is so grim, that on this day General Haig issued his … Continue reading Thursday 11 April 1918 – Merville Falls – Backs to the Wall