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TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS

... Dominion and quarter of the Empire, whether Regulars, Territorials, or men of the New Armies, have borne a share in the Battle of the Somme. While some have been more fortunate than others in opportunities for dir. tinction, all have done their duty nobly ...

Published: Monday 01 January 1917
Newspaper: Evening Mail
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 609 | Page: 7 | Tags: none

SOVND THE LOVE TIMBREL!

... flimsier the better. When we read of all the assaults the Allies having collapsed during the past year, we think of the Battle of the Somme as recorded in Sir Douglas Haig’s dispatch, of the glory of the French Verdun, of the brilliant offensive of our ...

Published: Monday 01 January 1917
Newspaper: Globe
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 133 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

In Preparation

... mine sweepers, trawlers, etc.; “The Broken Wing,” a new volume of poetry by the Hindu poet, Mrs. Sarojini Naidu; * The Battles of the Somme,”’ a new book, by Mr. Philip Gibbs; a cheap, shilling edition of * The Nature of Man,” by Elie Metchnikoff. Tue Iris ...

Published: Monday 01 January 1917
Newspaper: Bookseller
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 641 | Page: 14 | Tags: none

Sir Douglas Haig on the Somme Battle

... Haig on the Somme Battle. Halo's dispatch upon the battle of the Somme, the full text of which we publish to-day, will be read with extraordinary interest in this country. • It is the first official narrative, not only of the greatest battle ...

Published: Monday 01 January 1917
Newspaper: Evening Mail
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 844 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

P

... hed commander ‘vho has more than justified his selection in the Battle of the Somme. We note with pleasure also the promotion of two generals who distinguished themselves in that battle--- Sir Henry Rawlinson and Sir Hubert. Gough, the Comtnanders of ...

Published: Monday 01 January 1917
Newspaper: Westminster Gazette
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 3799 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

BRITISH WAR FILMS AT TOKYO.

... ed audience witnessed this afternoon at the Imperial Theatre the British official war films, including that of the Battle of the Somme. Over 800 leaders of Japanese life were present, in addition to several representatives of the Imperial Family. The ...

Published: Monday 01 January 1917
Newspaper: London and China Telegraph
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 271 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

INDIA'S DEVOTION

... the race,” The Times.” JANUARY Number container The Seene of War.—lV. By Odysseus. The British in France—Tanks—The Battle ef the Somme—The Comman* der-in-Ghiof. Increased Agricultural Production. Professor Somerville, Oxford University. TaJis off a Gasnlpe ...

Published: Monday 01 January 1917
Newspaper: Globe
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 572 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

LONDON AMUSEMENTS

... BOMBARDMENT OF NIEUPOBT CANONS ET' MUNITIONS iFiencla Official), THE NAVAL FORCES (Britain, Fraricc, Italy, Russia), BATTLE OF THE SOMME o;Ticiall: and HOMES OF OUR OVER, SEA SOLDI-ERS i KI, , TEMACOLOR. -Jun .15. RATTLE ANCRII, OF 'IHE TANKS, SHAFTESBURY ...

Published: Tuesday 02 January 1917
Newspaper: Daily Mirror
County: London, England
Type: | Words: 511 | Page: 11 | Tags: none

THE

... prove to the French that they could no longer win,” battered itself to frustration against Verdun. And finally the Battle of the Somme produced the conviction in Germany that a military decision 44 in the full peace-compelling sense” was no longer attainable ...

Published: Wednesday 03 January 1917
Newspaper: Pall Mall Gazette
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 946 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

THE LONDON AND CHINA. EXPRESS,

... to battle. Very high praise is booorded by Sir Douglas Haig to all ranks for their heroism and endurance, and he specially mentions Sir Henry S. Rawlinson, who had charge of the main offensive operations. Sir Douglas Haig's despatch on the Battle of the ...

Published: Wednesday 03 January 1917
Newspaper: London and China Express
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 785 | Page: 4 | Tags: none