Pelardon:Monrovians commence to sap forward ...

Spotting activity by the Monrovians, the defenders of Fausignac position some mortars, they hope the explosive power of their shells may slow down trenches and sap work...

The Monrovians commence sapping forward, starting on their first 'zig-zag', mortar shells miss, but shower the workers with dirt ...

undeterred by the shelling they keep going and are now on the 'zag'....

a good days progress for the Monrovians ...