... sentimental interest attaching to wlu*ii it was obvious that the Ccrman offensive had been definitely • beginning of the battle ••I ; I; ...

... fortunately escaping all other hurt but frostbite. After his recovery was sent France, and went “over the top” in the battle of the Somme acting captain, where his bravery earned him high honour of the Military Cross. Captain Orford, who was a few days ago ...

... Tkresgh (he Lug. waa wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of the Somme on March 24th last. bullet went right through his chest and out between the shoulder*, rib being fractured and the lung pierced. After being. kept behind the for ten days—his wound ...

... COUNTER ATTACKS. HEAVY FIGHTING. BRITISH TAKE 4,300 PRISONERS. Reports from tho British Hoadqnarters state that the battle ..rtli the Somme has proceeded our favour, although the 'miaivg has fluctuated about La 1;..i.-H'lle and south Thiepval. partially ...

... and will probably continue to be known, history as the battle of the Somme, it is really series of giant, conflicts, in any one of which the losses may be heavier than in the well-known battles of a hundred yejrs ago. A series of Homeric fights is continually ...

... bearing the following inscription:— *ln memory of officers and men, Ist South African Brigade, who fell in action. Battle of the Somme, 1916.** Tlie troops formed up in a hollow square of close column of companies surrounding the memorial. Drums were ...

... resources of the British Empire and of the Americas can be mobilised to turn the scale.” 'h E* —. DijBn 100 J LAND UNEQUAL BATTLE ON THE SOMME BRITISH DIVISION’S GALLANT FIGHT From Eye« Witness With The British Army In France, Friday. Men from every part of Scotland ...

... REACT. Experience both at Verdun and the Somme has shown the gravity of this phase, and the necessity taking instant advantage it. At Verdun it enabled the French to recover themselves. After the initial shock the Somme the Germans used it to offer prolonged ...

... fell within the enemy lines. Markedly in advance the Allies at the beginning of the Aar, Germany was at the time the battle of the Somme no less markedly oehind them in this arm. General Von Below admitted it plainly an alarming report. Effort to recover ...

... are uncertain, but the effects of the battle of the Somme were not realised until this spring, and can fee) confident that if the British and French armies continue as successfully they have begun the present battle will end in another German retreat, and ...

... yean of age. He joined the Army in February, 1915; went to France in June, 1916; and was also wounded in July in the battle of the Somme. was the only son of Mr. and Mr*. Metcalf, of 265. West Derby-road. litverpocl. employed before tbr war by Me. -A. P ...

... von Falkenhavn describes at length the violence •nd terrioly costly character of the struggle for this fortress. The battle of ilia Somme and the unprecedented scale on which artillery, ammunition, and men wertj used are also dealt with. TTi* writer critka*** ...