WAR IN ASIA MINOR

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 164, 7 April 1921, Page 5

WAR IN ASIA MINOR

GREEKS’ LEFT WING OUTFLANKED GRAVE SITUATION CAUSED BY RETREAT (By TolcgraDh-Prem Aaaootatlon-OoDyrta&l (Roc. April G, 5.5 p.m.) London, April 6. The “Daily Express’s correspondent at Constantinople reports that tho Greeks’ left wing was outflanked and forced to retreat. The whole of the front is nowfalling back east of Brussa. The retreat causes a grave situation, as it uncovers Ismid Peninsula, opposite Constantinople.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. THE GREEKS’ DEFEAT DIFFICULTIES OF RESUMING OFFENSIVE. Paris, April 5. It is generally recognised that the Greeks have suffered a severe defeat. “Le Temps” says it is evident the Greeks were driven back and can only resume the offensive if they call up fresh classes. It is doubtful whether the reservists would respond to an order to replace the seven thousand or eight thousand repoi-ted to have been killed in the recent fighting.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TURKS’ STRENGTH UNDERESTIMATED GREEKS RETIRING ALONG WHOLE LINE. (Rec. April G, '5.5 p.m.) London, April 5t The “Times” Constantinople correspondent states that the Greeks under-esti-mated the strength of the Turks, and attacked Eririshehir in insufficient ferae. Their losses were of the heaviest, and: the situation is critical. The Greek army is retreating along the whole line, and is attempting to hold the Kestel positions pending reinforcements, which are hurrying to the front. —“The Times.”

FIRST PHASE OF OPERATIONS CONCLUDED. Athens, April 5. The first phase of the operations in Asia Minor has concluded. It resulted in the attainment of all objectives, including the railway isolation of Angora; —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DEATH OF PRINCE ANDREW DENIED. Athens, April 5. The death of Prince Andrew of Greene is denied. He is not at the front.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. [Turkish reports alleged that Prince Andrew of Greece (brother of King Constantine) had been killed in the recent fighting.]