NIVELLE AND DOUAUMONT.
London, Jan 17 Oa the eye of the attack against Douaumont, General Nivelle submitted three Diana. He recommended one, which the Prime Minister (M. Briand) approved and General J iffre adoptedGeneral Nivelle told M. Briand that he would receive a telegram at three o’clock in the afternoon, detailing the accomplishments of the French. M. Briand was addressing a difficult secret session at three o’clock when the telegram arrived in the exact language, General Nivelle foreeasted* giving the points reached, the time occupied, casualties and prisoners. Next day the prisoners had increased to 12,000.
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Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1917, Page 3
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