Near Hargicourt [Field kitchen]

Depicts a travelling kitchen behind the front line, concealed beneath a ridge. A glow from the cook's fires warms the soldiers nearby. In the middle distance, three more soldiers approach from around the back of the ridge. The sky is a burning red colour from the fighting beyond the hills in the distance. Gould describes the scene: "One of the battalion travelling kitchens waiting behind the line with meat cakes and hot cocoa for the troops as they are relieved in the front line. The men usually have several miles to march to the reserve or perhaps a rest area; they are tired and hungry and the sight of the waiting cooker is always welcome. There is also a big hot meal waiting for them when they reach the camp. A fitful light is thrown out by the star shells and gun flashes and at times the red glare of bursting shells. The men come along in small parties so as not to attract the attention of night flying aeroplanes...The work of the cooks of the battalion has always deserved praise."