... BATTLE OF THE SOMME. THE TESTING OF OER NEW ARMIES. WHAT HAS BEEN ACHIEVED In a despatch which is certain to become historic. Sir Douglas Haig has described tile great battle of the Somine. The objects of the offensive began in France on July Ist were:— ...

... authoritative account of the battle of the Somme, which will appear in to-morrow’s Paris newspapers, the following extracts have been taken: The time has not yet come to publish the full details of the battle of the Somme, as it is not yet finished; ...

... in Edinburgh, where she was also a well-known golf and hockey player. Her brother, Captafn Lionel Coles, wa« killed Battle oi the Somme, July, 1916. ...

... imprisonment. THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME, Frees Bureau, Wednesday. The Secretary the War Office announces that arrangements are being mad© for an early Issue of copies of Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig's despatch on the battle the Somme the troops in France ...

... irwtn, who oommajuis one armies in the battle of th* Somme. (Official.) C»pt an officer, wearing his Medal, a lad in bln#. (L.N.A.) if : I » i fln w > •; ,v» jMWfjfe H?S The two Generals the French ehtar.h the Somme—General (on the right) and General the ...

... should also help the enemy. The same discouragement was felt about the Battle of the Somme last autumn, and contributed, among other things, the change of Government. The two battles boar a general resemblance to one another, with certain important differences: ...

... three weeks* respite. As Harry smoked a well seasoned cherry-pipe lie discussed with the wonderful film depict the Battle of the Somme. The noted comedian was emphatic that children and women of highly strung temperament should not see these realistic ...

... said), and to the superiority of our aviation. GERMANY’S DEFEAT CERTAIN. The battle of the Somme has destroyed the German will to conquer before Verdun. As the Somme battle has developed, the German attacks on Verdun have become weaker and weaker, and ...

... FRUITS OF THE SOMME VICTORY The truth is that, while the retreat is not a defeat in itself, it is the price that is paid for defeat. The battle was won the Somme and the Ancre, and now are reaping the fruits and Germany paying the bill. was an intelligent ...

... been in keeping with his vast knowledge. At the Marne he covered himself with glory. He planned with Sir D. Haig the battle of the Somme. General Oadoma, who a Northern Italian, is 67. Before the war he held -high commands in the Italian Army, and distinguished ...

... -■■JK^S^fe.. '■\ •• :V,%-> S’:, The soldiers of Scottish regiments have played a splendid part in the victories in the battle .of the Somme, which has now lasted over 100 days. In this official photograph party of them seen resting in a shell-hole. The soldier ...

... guns and two howitzers, with gun carriages complete, which were captured the 10th Battalion of the Cameronians the battle of the Somme last year. The guns were on view last night at a W.A.A.C. dance in Hamilton Barracks. ...