November 1916: The Battle of the Somme came to an end, mostly due to the winter weather; the British planned to resume offensive operations in the spring. But the battle did not end before a German sniper killed the British writer Saki (1870-1916), who despite his social standing had served as a ordinary trooper since 1914. His last words were, "Put that cigarette out!"
The Wayback Machine Tour of the World War: November 1916
"The Explorers' Club," № DXXIII: The Battle of the Somme, Part VII: The Death of Hector Hugh Munro, "Saki" (14 November 1916)
"The Explorers' Club," № DXXIV: The Battle of The Somme, Part VIII: The Battle of the Ancre (13-18 November 1916)
Lest we forget.
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