THURSDAY
> To-day's cablegrams give an jyecount of the battle at Steinbac'h 'in Uppper Alsace, which has been occupied by the allies. The J&erman commander refused to surrender, but subsequently used civilians', including a woman with her hands behind her back, as a shield against the fire, of the allies. This site inflamed the French, who charged with the bayonet, and captured a farm commanding cross roads, despite a heavy fire. From this position the French were able to make a turther advance, and the battle continued till nightfall. Two Turkish army corps were defeated by the Russians at Sarykamish, near the RussoTurkish frontier. One corp was captured. The Turks fought bravely, but were completely defeated.
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Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 8 January 1915, Page 3
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115THURSDAY Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 8 January 1915, Page 3
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