... THE BATTLE OP THE SOMME AT AN END. ...

... FRENCH MENACE TO ST. QUENTIN. COMING BATTLE BETWEEN THE SOMME AND OISE. LOOKING FOR A HINDENBL-BG LINE.” (From Our Military Monday Nicbt. I expressed some cum* ago the vpiu.-ao that the •enemy would brought battle before r&u bis new dine, but the steady ...

... while withdrawing in conditions without the risk of one day being outflanked. “ The battle from Arras to the Oise is, therefore, the consequence of the battle the Somme, which led the ea.my to recognise the necessity of retiring. If the Germans had decided ...

... the truth from them surprising how much they appear know. Tim people say they could almost gather the progress the battle of the Somme the change in demeanour of the Boches. They made no bones about their apprehonsions the pfospect cf facing another great ...

... their ooo'ness and coumgc during terrible moments. I was the .Battle of the Somme for nearly three monthe,’ cozvt.nues, and got through unscathed A very •lucky chap I am. Since I left the Somme and Ancre district I have been operating in a different part ...

... fall first. The truth is that, while the retreat is | not defeat, itself it the price that is paid for defeat. The battle was won the Somme and the Anere, and now are reaping the fruits and Germany paying the bill. It was an intelligent anticipation the ...

... GERMAN ATTACKS SOUTH OF BAPAUME. ALL REPULSED WITH LOSS. ARTILLERY BATTLE AT YPRES AND ON THE SOMME, BRITISH RAIDS AT LOOS. Last report from Six Douglas Haig, wired from Headquarters at 9.12 p.m., stated:— Our troop* havfc made further progress to-day ...

... g while withdrawing in such condition without the of one day being outflanked. The battle from Arras to the Oise is, therefore, the consequence the battle of the Somme, which led the enemy to recognise the necessity retiring. If the Germans have decided ...

... south the Scarpe. suggest that the selection was ai least partially forced the British operation which began with the battle of the Somme. The enemy has not been able make the same choice selection of position his line of retirement, with the result, that ...

... irregular order after tbo flying Oeriuaus, and tasting joys and dangers open lighting. They gathered the fruit# of the. battle of the Somme, losing scarcely a handful of men the occupation pf towns and vil lages and stretches of country all fortified for powerful ...

... rearguards, and succeeded in withdrawing all their war material. The Crown Prince Bavaria, taught experience gained the battle of the Somme, longer anxious to fight a defensive action, and therefore by his withdrawal escapes the artillery preparation and the ...

... prepared and strongly fortified positions. These successes are tiffing sequel tho fine achievements of Army last year the Battle of the Somme, and reflects great credit those responsible for drawing up the plant of this campaign. Friday (roccivod to-day) bold ...