Again on the Aisne (April-May, 1917), it displayed remarkable military qualities.
It received important reenforcements of the younger classes (15–16–17), 30 per cent from the class of 1917.
Its normal value was reduced temporarily on account of the arrival of elements which had never been under fire (June, 1917).
Prisoners taken in the Argonne (June, 1917) seemed less keen for fighting.
1918.
France.
1. The division remained in line until the 21st of January.
2. It was withdrawn at that date and put through a course of training in open warfare until March 1, when it entered line east of Reims (relieving 203d Division), remaining in until the 15th in order to become familiar with the terrain.
Somme.
3. It remained in close support north of Montdidier, and finally entered line March 28 near Hangest-en-Santerre, fighting until April 5, and giving a good account of itself.