TANK RAIDERS ON THE WESTERN FRONT

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 238, 26 June 1918, Page 5

TANK RAIDERS ON THE WESTERN FRONT

NEW FEATURE IN TRENCH WARFARE London, Juno 2-1. Keuter's correspondent; at British Headquarters writes:—"Timks lvero used for the first timo in raiding in an operation near They proved salisfnetory, penetrating the enemy lines unhindered, and opening a path for a subsequent infantry attack."—Eoulcr. Mr. Philip Gibbs writes:—"During a raid near Bucquoy the British introduced a new feature in this kind of warfare, sending out tanks to open the way for the infantry. The latter were unable to go as far as was intended, owing to the enemy being in strong force, but they got their heavy machine-guns to work"— aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

ANOTHER RAID BY THE AUSTRALIANS. London, June 24. Mr. J'ercival Phillips states that the Australians made two successful raids near Morlancourt on Saturday night, and brought back prisoners.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. SIR DOUGLAS HAIG'S REPORT. London, Juno 24. Sir Douglas Haig reports:—"We carried out a minor enterprise during the night south of Meteren, and also inflicted casualties in raiding and patrol work on other parts of the front."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. (Bcc. Juno 25, 11.15 p.m.) ' London, June 24, 8.20 p.m. Sir Douglas Haig reports:—"Wo conducted a successful minor .peration last' night in the neighbourhood of Mortem. All our objectives wore gained and the lino advanced."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assu.-fieuter. THE FRENCH REPORT. (Bcc. Juno 25, 7.30 p.m.) London, June 21. A French communique states:—"Wo repulsed an attack in the region of Aiw theuil. Tho Germans reattached the Italian position at Mount Bligney, between the Marno and Brims. A fter lively fighting tho enemy was completely repulsed, with serious loss."—Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn.-Beuter, (Bee. Juno 25, 11.15 p.m.) London, Juno 24, 8.20 p.m. A French official communique states:—"Wo made a successful raid at Locre. There was a little air fighting. Fifteen tons of bomba wore dropped on various objectives, including the Cambrai sidings, with good effects."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Beuter. ON THE AMERICAN FRONT Washington, June 24. The Americans have slightly improved their position around Chateau Thierry. They repulsed an enemy raid on the Vosges front.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ANOTHER HEAVY BLOW IMMINENT ANXIOUS MONTHS AHEAD. London, June 24. Mr. Lloyd George, in a speech, said that another heavy German blow was imminent. The next few months were anxiously anticipated. The Allies wevo ready, howover, for any blow that Germany might launch. Referring to tho events in Italy, Mr. Lloyd George said it was questionable whether .the Austrians would be ablo to mnko a proper retreat—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. BEWARE OF FLIMSY RUMOURS. London, June 24. Mr. Hamilton Fyfe writes:—"A suggestion that tho delay in the resumption of the offensive is due to influenza in the enemy's ranks appears, to rest on a flimsy foundation, and it is unwise to accept another current report that sections of the German soldiers are unwilling to fight. But there is evidence of increasing dissatisfaction, due to the scarcity and inferiority of tho food. The ration now consists of under twelve- ounces of bread a day with coffee brewed from roasted acorns and barley, and very littlo meat. The "tobacco" issued is made from dried oakleaves and birch bark. There have been somo desertions recently, but it would bo stupid and criminal to assume that there is a real general lowering of the enemy's moral. Moreover, his numbers are still being increased by arrivals from Bussia."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. THE SITUATION IN PARIS PROSPECTS OF BOMBARDMENT DISCUSSED. Paris, June 24. The newspapers continue to discuss the possibility of a general bombardment of tho city. The asylums for incurables and the children's hospitals are being cleared, but it is announced that all other hospitals will carry on.-Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.