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large food wagons.  Convois, ravitaillements.  At  the town was full of soldiers, the square lined with motors of every kind, Red Cross, trucks every kind of looking machine, mostly painted grey, all business like, all bound in one object, all [[strikethrough]] to help [[/strikethrough]] ^[[part of]] the great war machine.  The troops we passed were mostly walking, they looked healthy and strong, cheerful too, outfitted with new equipment (looking as it weighed a ton)  But of all ages they were and their healthy complexions and bright eyes told a story of cheer and enthusiasm it was a pleasure to see.  We were in a hurry to get on so lunched in a tiny shop where they had some eggs and Dr Gross went & bought bread.  Phil came back with sardines; we had an excellent meal.  Got off before 2.30 on our way to Amiens.  This trip was of the utmost interest.  We went by way Montdidier instead of the shorter route as it took us nearer the lines.  We reached a spot only 13K. from the Germans. Passed several camps on the side of a hill, [[strikethrough]] full [[/strikethrough]] sheds evidently hurriedly built for protection of various kinds - many canon, partially covered with straw, rows of horses in fact a camp.  Most of the people out in the trenches - or working behind and coming