We are following the axis of the French march during this counter offensive, the first result of which was the relief of Connantre. This village may be seen from the road, on the right, before traversing the level crossing. 100 yards further on is the entrance to Connantre Castle, in which the Light Infantrymen took prisoner several hundred Guards.
GRAVES IN FÈRE STATION
RUINS OF THE ELECTRIC POWER STATION
The road goes straight towards Fère-Champenoise across the plain, which is dotted here and there with clumps of trees. At Fère-Champenoise (21 km.) turn to the left into the "Grand-Place" in order to reach the station, which is about 900 yards away. This was much damaged by bombardment. About 300 yards on the right, by following the railway lines, may be seen the grave in the photograph below.
The fighting around the station was very violent.
We retrace our steps to the Grand-Place Square, turn to the left before the town-hall, and, passing it, take the first street on the right in the direction of Sommesous and Vitry-le-François. In this street, on the left, are the ruins of the electric power station (view above), and on the right a few burnt houses.
