GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT
... ... ' London,' July 9. . a (uTimui (i 11..,-.) message states: "Wo gained considerable ground and took P T,? vi"r ' Ciiuniiii - dca Dames front and south-east of Pragny andl'ilan." —iuis.-ivz,. table- Assn.
(Eec July 10, 9.5 p.m.)
, n „. . , London, July 9. A. Ucrinan oftciiil report states: "The Crown Prince- attacked with complete succor, improving our positions on the Chejnin dos Dames. Wo captured the irencli trenches on a front of three and a half kilometres (over two miles) ijotitliward oi Kagnyhlanc, and held the position against five counter-attacks. The !• rencn retain small portions of trenches on the west bank of the Meuse."-Aus.-i\.Z. Cable Assn.-Reutcr.
PAST OFFENSIVES TOO COSTLY
ANNOUNCEMENT BY FRENCH WAR MINISTER
In the. Chamber of Deputies, M. Painleve (Minister of War) admitted that 'the price paid ill the past offensive was too high for the results won. The cmeis responsible had been relieved of their commands. A policy of prudence, not lacking in energy, but with due regard to the limits of human achievements was necessary. Rash plans would rot be attempted, but the forces would bo conserved for a final battle. General Retain, M. Painleve said, was an excellent leader for this policy.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3133, 11 July 1917, Page 5
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199GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3133, 11 July 1917, Page 5
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