HAIG CONFIRMS VICTORY.
Received Nov. 8, at 10.00. a.m. LONDON, November 7. Sir Douglas Haig reports tli it the Canadian <-p< nitidis in the m< niing wore completely sncce~; ; ful against the defences in niid around Pa'tfliendaclo and on the spur to th- north and u >rthwest. After a successful assembly the assault was biruchcd at 0 o clocic, as arranged. The enemv had boon ordered to hold this important position, the main ridge, at all costs. Hard fighting followed at a number of points, particularly the high ground northward of the village, a collection of tortified buildings, and s ..me strong points on llio Goudberg Spur. Nevertheless, the troops made steady progress and had captured at an early hour Passchendaele village, Mosselmarket, and Goudberg hamlets. They gained all their objectives before mid-day and made a number of prisoners. It is raining at intervals. Our guns are dealing effectively with the enemy's batteries and concentration of infanory. Later. We are consolidating tho positions gained yesterday.
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Levin Daily Chronicle, 8 November 1917, Page 3
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