Those That Stood Hardy

In March 1918 the Germans advanced so quick and clean The Western Front was burst open as had not before been seen And the British Army was in retreat So they pushed the Australians into the frontline gap so neat When the Diggers moved on up as fast as they could track To hold the German advancing onslaught back When they met the British in disarray they did say ‘You are going the wrong way, chum’ and didn’t stop that day But the Diggers advanced on to meet the foe With no intention of losing this important show And which soldiers did they find fighting the rear guard But the kilted Scots stoutly fighting for each yard So together they stopped this important battle in its tracks And fought the Germans to stop and go back They gave them the bloody nose needed That commenced the end for the Germans succeeded. © Paul Warren Poetry