THE WESTERN FRONT

Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1918, Page 2

THE WESTERN FRONT

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ADVANCE CONTINUES SLOWLY

RESISTANCE STRENGTHENING !

WASHINGTON July 25. Official despatches from the American , front state that the advance continues slowly. The strengthening of the German resistance is noted. There is no confirmation of the report from London that the British made a sensational gain, though it is known that they are pressing hard towards Fismes.

THE GERMAN FORCES

LONDON, July 2-itli. ' Sixtv-four German divisions have been identified separately, including reserves from groups of the Crown Prince’s Army, also Gallwitz, Prince • Ruppreolit’s Albrecht’s, and Wurtem- j burg’s. Nearly a third of the enemy j armies have been engaged. The proved , units are much below the strength ex- ( peeled, and will remain so until Sept- j ember, unless the enemy throws in ( boys, who have not yet been used ex- j tensively. 1 The Germans have prodigally used j storm troops, therefore, their losses are . doubly serious.

ENEMY PRESS ADMISSION

BERNE, July 25

The “Frankfurter Zeitung” says that General Foch’s offensive is not merely an attack on both sides of Rheims, but it is intended to upset General Hindenburg’s entire plan, compelling him to use ui> bis strategic reserves. Hie first part of Foch’s plans, consisting of the stoppage of our offensive has been successful. GERMAN CLAIMS. (Received This Day at 1.20 a.m.) LONDON. July 25. Wireless German official—We repulsed an attack between Bourcquoy, and Ucbuterne, westward of Albert, in fbe vicinity of Maillv . Wo threw back violent attacks south o the Oureq, southwest of Rheims. ALLIES CAPTURES. (Received This Day at 9.25 a.m.) . WASHINGTON, July 26th. The Allies have captured Oulchv-le-Clmtenu and Ville Mortouo.

POSITION AT MARNE. Received, this (lav at P -<5 a.m. WASHINGTON, July 26. The Germans position in the Marne salient is such that'it is believed that General Foeh by a stroke in a vital part, will ensure a considerable Allied victory later. REIN FORCING THE FLANK. (Received This Day at 9.50. a.m.) WASHINGTON, July 26 The German army has reinforced the right Hank of the enemy' in the direction of Soissons. AMERICAN REPORT. (Received This Dnv c* 950 a.m., LONDON, July 26. An American. communique states we continue to press the enemy between Oureq and the Marne. We have taken the southern half of Fere Forest.