... been invalualde. But of all the Jessons which we have lewrned the greatet has been that which we have learned from the battle of the Somme. The army in France has been raised to such a degree of efficiency and o;;pan.lmifie- for learning new methods have heen ...

... Tho Meaning of the Sommae. The battle of the Somme now being fought is the greatest battle in the history of the world, both as regards the number of troops ongaged, the casualties inflicted, and—it may be—in its effect. What has happened is that the ...

... which at the moment events of importance are mkini place (Roumania), the ' decision will fall on the Western front. The battle of the Somme is its preliminary. On | this point we are left in no doubt from the fact that our enemies are determined to - strengthen ...