THE SCENE OF A GREAT BATTLE.
A Russian officer wounded at Wafangkau declares that the Japanese artillery fire wag marvellously accurate and effective. The Russians fought stubbornly and desperately, but were unable to withstand the enemy’s dashing persistency* Russian correspondents, In describing the engagement south of Wafangkau, state the Russian left was thrown forward with the reserves to clear a hill where the Japanese were entrenched, with artillery. They were compelled to cross a mile of mostly open country under a decimating fire. Some got to within twenty yards, planting themselves under the trenches, the occupants of which were unable to fire, owing to the convexity of the hills, without exposing themselves. The assailants and defenders occasionally fought hand-to-hand with the butts of their rifles and stones. The majority of the Russians gained the shelter of a neighbouring ravine, but shells and shrapnel expelled them. A retirement took place after the guns were smashed, as cabled.
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Manawatu Herald, 23 June 1904, Page 2
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156THE SCENE OF A GREAT BATTLE. Manawatu Herald, 23 June 1904, Page 2
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