RUSSIA’S LEGIONS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1572, 4 July 1916, Page 4

RUSSIA’S LEGIONS.

CONFIDENT OF VICTORY. A well-known British war correspondent, after a visit to the Russian front, .just before the present successful offensive, siml; — “f have seen the strength of the main positions an<l the ease with which our allies bold them. They outnumber the enemy and a re far superior in morale. 1 have seen what, masses of maguilieent troops are held in reserve. As the guest hrst of an infantry division and then of cavalry corps, I have seen these troops both at close quarters and at held exercises in open country. They are young, vigorous, and eager. Their equipment is complete and their instruction thorough. It is easy to understand after seeing them the cheery confidence at the approaching diseomtiture of the enemy which is felt all along Ihe front. Everywhere are the same large quantities of highly effective reserves held at strategic positions. “ ‘Tell England,’ said the chief of the .staff ojf the .army as he was leaving ps, ‘exactly what yon have seen. We want opr allies to kpow how well prepared are now. ’ A.s we talked the guns began, and I saw shrapnel bursting above and round an enemy aeroplane, driving it away. “ ‘ln all tbe recent engagements the itussiau troops have easily pro-

ved their superior!ly. When the moment arrives lo advance we shall not stop until we have driven them from every foot of Russian territory.’ That, certainly prevails everywhere I have been. Those in closest touch with the enemy—officers of the regiments 1 have visited in the trenches —are the most confident of all.”