(Soldiers of the Royal Fusiliers WW1)
Bertram was wounded in action, probably in the Battle of Epehy, which was fought on 18th
September 1918, and he died of his wounds on 21st September 1918. The Battle of Epehy was
fought against German outpost positions in front of the Hindenburg Line.
(The Hindenburg line)
The village of Epehy was captured that day and, although not a massive success, it signalled an
unmistakable message that the Germans were weakening The Battle was fought on 18th Septemebr
1918, involving the British Fourth Army, under the command of Genral Henry Rawlinson, against
German outpost positions in front of the Hindenburg Line.
Despite the British Army’s recent success, in view of the heavy casualties sustained in the last six
weeks – some 180,000 – Field Marshall Haig had been relucant to engage in any action until an
offensive against the Hindenburg Line could be launched.