The Germans, using asphyxiating gases, compel the French and British line to fall back to the Canal between Ypres and Dixmude. Severe fighting continues for several days, and by the 28th the German advance is reported definitely arrested and the Allies were assuming the offensive. Conspicuous gallantry was displayed by the Canadian troops, who recovered the four 4.7 guns lost and saved the situation by a charge at a critical time.
Banbury Guardian May 1915