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Rh slowly but surely, from the great cities he had threatened and those he had held in iron grip so long. Thousands of rejoicing citizens were being restored to France each day and thousands more were streaming back along the roads to homes denied to them for years. No wonder the soldiers of the Allies walked like Kings. No thought of possible reverse clouded their horizon near or far. Germany, sullen but hopeless, was being beaten to her knees and, already, rumours of an incredibly early break-up were being bandied from lip to lip. Fatigue of body and weariness of soul were alike forgotten. When, on November 3rd, the call came for the Division to move up in close support of the 1st Division, every man was ready and eager to try conclusions with the enemy once more.