Their purpose was to protect the western flank of the BEF by holding strongpoints such as canal crossings . Large enemy losses were inflicted by the 210 Battery together with troops of the 211 in support of the 2nd Battalion , Royal Warwickshire Regiment ( of 144th Infantry Brigade ) who were holding the town of Wormhoudt . These same troops were later involved in the Wormhoudt massacre
Wormhoudt massacre
Wormhoudt massacre
Queen's Own Worcestershire Hussars