... battle of the Somme gives the following account of the first day’s operations : ~- The result of the first day’s fighting was that the chosen objectives were reached in four hours. The first and second German lines were carried on the whole front of the ...

... have been overcome. The bravery of our men in every field of battle has left an impres- sion that will endure for centuries, and it will be confirmed by the ee new 7 armies in the Somme battle. Yet to-day the British Army is in reality a citizen army, unversed ...

... combat —the only ones who can spare time to relate their experi cnces —whilst the battle is still being waged. Field Warfare. One interesting feature the battle of the Somme has been the return in some portions of the area —only a very temporary return, ...

... of the war. COWRADES’ A BATTLE PICTURE DASH OF THE FRENCH ARMY. From Mr. H. WARNER ALLEN (Special Representative of the British Press with the French Armies). French Headquarters An officer who witnessed the Battle of the Somme ...

... SUCCESSES. SPECIAL DIFFICULTIES OF' BRITISH. Paris, Wednesday. The semi-official statement issued last uiffht says:— The battle of the Somme, although hindered by violent storm to-day, is proceeding with, brilliant success for cur arras. The advano of French ...

... Mr H. Warner Allen, special correspondent the British piiess with the French armies:— An officer who witnessed the battle of the Somme gives the following account of the first day's operations:— The result of the first day's fighting was that the' chosen ...

... VIEW, EE CHAMPAGNE BATTLE FALSE ANALOGY. Paris, Wednesday. A French officer gave the Press Association correspondent some interesting sidelighte on the German point of view, as gathered from Prisoners taken ‘n the Battle of the Somme. He said the Germans ...

... E SOMME SITUATION. TEAVY SHE @ HUN INES Se statement imued last night, ‘The first stage of the Battle of the Somme ~ome te an end, after continuing uninter- for fre brought no in the of the Allies, In the as sector the mathedicn]) of bees bas ‘Tedeni ...

... PRISONERS. battle of the Somme is raging violently. Satisfactory reports again came from the British ami French Headquarters on Wednesday. Brit ish during Tuesday night, when heavy fighting comimied the neighbourhood of the Amro and the Somme, made further ...

... one German Dreadnought battleship, one German battle cruiser, and three destroyers were to be so severel damaged as to it extremely doubtful it they could reach port, (Page 3.) | In the Battle of the Somme further pro. has been made on both the British ...

... THIRD AND FOURTH LINES. BRITISH BIG GUNS AT WORK. desperate fighting the banks OF THE DNEISTER. first stage of the battle of the Somme has come to an end after continuing uninterruptedly for five days. halt the Allies' advance, which was foreseen, has ...

... FIERCE BATTLES ON THE SOMME SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS. The long espeeted British and French oftenske on the Western front has began, lifter • stupendous bombardment lasting over a week. The attack began at 7.30 on Saturday morning north and south of the ...