THE WESTERN FRONT

Hokitika Guardian, 2 October 1918, Page 2

THE WESTERN FRONT

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VERDUN FIGHTING. WASHINGTON, Sept. 30. Germans north-west of Verdun are violently resisting the American advance oil the Kaemlulde line. Heavy fighting is in progress.

AMERICAN REPORT. LONDON, September 30

An American communique says we continued to meet determined enemy’s resistance. The Germans were forced to bring up reserves from other parts of the front. We repulsed heavy counter attacks between Verges and ’Dunvalley.

GENERAL MANGIN'S QUICK WORK LONDON, Sop. 30. Mr Campbell writes: ‘General Mangin has, in two days, won ground which the French gained last year only after three months’ preparation. It commands the whole Ailette Valiev. It is now impossible for the enemy to stand on the Ailette, and his retreat from the Aiene is only a matter ol time.

IN THE CHAMPAGNE. PARIS, Sep. 30. There was no infantry fighting last niglit in the Champagne, where, however, the Battle was renewed at dawn to-day. FOCH’S PLANS SUCCEEDING. PARIS, Sep. 30. The military experts anticipate further big German retreat. This will be necessary in order to shorten the line, and thus economise man-power. Marshal Focli’s plan is to absorb the German reserves. It is working magnificently.

If the British capture Cambrai, it will open tho way to the Ardennes by the north-east.

ENEMY’S WIDE RETREAT. LONDON, Sep. 30. The fall of St. Quentin and Cambrai is regarded as imminent. Both these towns are already useless to the enemy- from the view point ol road and railway communications. It is doubtful if anything, can now be got in or about- St. Quentin. The fall of both places, however, will mean a complete readjustment of the whole eii/omy line between the S'carpe and Oise rivers.

GERMANS BURNING CAMBRAI deceived, this dav at t? 45 a.m. NEW YORK, October 1 The Germans arc burning Cnmhrai.

r AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] (Received This »'»'■ 1 ° - 1 5. >■ «n. > NEW YORK, Oct. 1. Heavy German counter attacks have been launched against the Australians outside Cambrai.