THE BRITISH PUSH.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 March 1917, Page 2

THE BRITISH PUSH.

Forces thß Germans Back.] Paris, March G French military critics consider there is a tendency m England to i exaggerate the voluntary nature of the i. German retreat. They declare that i* the Germans were forced from their positions by guns and men. The “ Liberte ” states a fierce battle raged for 48 hours between Grommeoourt and Irles. The Germans resisted desperately* but unavailingly. It adde that the German resistance increases daily, and is marked by a series of violent artillery and infantry engagements. The British, with superb dash, drove out the Germans who continue a harsh, Blow retreat. * C s-rench Report London, March 6 A French communique states our fire and counter-attacks smashed a German attempt !o drive us from our positions in the tranches, wo recaptured yesterday north of Caurieres Wood.

A French airman bombed the railway station and military establishments ut Friboury in Criegau, mills at Kehl near Strassbarg and also dropped three tons of bombs on an aerodrome at Valenne, in the Oise, seriously damaging tho sheds. Austria’s Reply. Amsterdam, March 6 Austria’s reply to Mr Wilson alleges that the British violations of international law were the starting point of an unrestricted submarine policy, which A rut c-Hungary endorsed.

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