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83 of 3 divisions north of Avesnes - on 26 on account of horses being tired could not give assistance 4 German army corps against Smith Dorrien Retiring 26th Smith Dorrien [[strikethrough]] re [[/strikethrough]] Germans did not follow - presumably driven back to Noyen, Chauny La Fère 28th halted. On 27th & 28th Sordet still fighting at Cambrai. British army 125000 men German - ag 200000 men - [[line]] 2d Fuel Dispatch. Sept 17th 29th French for La Fère north on Oise also for Roye north - 6th Corp. English Noyen - La Fère Germans on Somme to be attacked by 5 French army. Visit from Joffre - Plan to, Compeigne Soissons