five o'clock in the evening
At four o'clock in the afternoon the French had established themselves firmly in the German second line trenches , although at great cost . Dense masses of reinforcements were immediately rushed forward . To Hal and Chester this signified that there was still to be another effort that day . And at five o'clock in the evening the effort was made . Under a sun that beat down with terrific force , despite the lateness of the hour , the French infantry again advanced to the attack . Flushed with two victories earlier in the day , they went forward confidently and with eagerness and enthusiasm . Cheers broke out along the whole line as they advanced .