... THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. On the map a strong black line shows th© line occupied by the Allies, from G9mmecourt to Fay, before the Allied offensive be gan. lighter dotted line gives an indication of the progress that has heen made on the British front ...

... BATTLE OF THE SOMME Proceeds With Brilliant Success For the Allied Armies. Germans Massed Against British. Paris, Wednesday. A semi-official statement issued last night says:— The battle of the Somme, although hindered by a violent storm to-day, is proceeding ...

... LOST POSITIONS. ENEMY FORCES HURLED AT BRITISH. STRONG ATTACKS AT THIEPVAL. HEAVY NIGHT FIGHTING ON THE ANGRE AND SOMME. battle of the Somme is proceeding with brilliant success for the Allied arms. advance the French troops is continuing, while 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 ...