... s Paris correspondent some interesting sidelights on the German point view as gathered from prisoners taken in the battle of the Somme. He said the Germans, more particularly the officers, were not overtly disheartened at the success of the first advance ...

... of the combat, the only ones who can spare lime to relate their experiences whilst the battle is still being waged. One interesting feature of the battle of the Somme has been the return in some portions of the area—only a very temporary return it is true ...

... SPLENDID IvESULTS. PARIS, Wednesday- The semi-official statement issued last night says : The battle of tho Somme, although hindered by a violent storm to-day, is proceeding with brilliant success for our arms. The advance of the French troops is continuing ...

... soldiers atl three officers were made prisoners. ' of the Somme the communication r °nches between Estrees and Belloy havbeen occupied by the French, the ''hole of the German second position south die Somme is now in F'rench power on H front of about ten kilometres ...

... French armies, sends message w hich illustrates the dash of the French Colonial infantry. 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 ...

... the Allies to-day, and w-ill be reaped by them for many days to come. West and East. Ihe battle of the Somme continues stubbornly but profitably ; it will a battle, one anticipates, of slow progress, with many pauses ; for artillery plays a constant and ...