This is the big one they are told, the big push to gain the town of Passchendaele. The POR are to be in reserve while the main regiments start the attack. The soldiers break up and continue with their work with a heavy weight on their shoulders, the rest of the day is spent moving and loading rations as usual. During the night, Tom gets little sleep but not just because of the nightly bombardment. This is the big one, they are sure. He thinks of Ellen, wondering what she is doing now.