THE WESTERN FRONT

Hokitika Guardian, 22 August 1918, Page 2

THE WESTERN FRONT

PRAISE OF FOURTH ARMY. GENERAL HAIG’S MESSAGE; I AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CAHI/E ASSOCIATION & REUTER.] LONDON, Aug. 20. The Press Bureau reports General Haig telegraphed to General Rnwlinson—“Warmest' congratulations and thanks to vourscir and staff of all railks on the magnificent success recently gained by the Fourth Army and brilliant manner in which the operations were prepared and successfully carried out, with comparatively small losses, by the Third Australian and Canadian Corps, in conjunction with the cavalry, air forces and tanks corps. It is a striking tribute to the skill of the leaders and bravery of' the individual soldiers, as well as the high state of efficiency of tlie staffs and departmental services concerned. The gallant skilful co-operation of the armoured ears and motor machine gun batteries is worthy of the highest praise.”

GENERAL MAXGIN’S MOVE. THREATENING NO YON. Received, this day at 8.45 a.m. LONDON, Aug. 21. General Mangin is outflanking Novou and its fall is expected early. THE USE OF TANKS. LONDON, Aug. 21. General llyng’s attack was a complete surprise. The tanks predominating, also captured Achiet le Grand. GERMAN ATTACK REPULSED. (Received This Day at 51.15 a.m.) NEW YORK, Aug. 21. German counter-attacks south of the Scnrpe were bloodily repulsed by the British.