THE FRENCH ADVANCE.
TRENCH AND WOOD CAPTURED. A TWO DAYS’ GAIN. Paris, Aug. 9. A communiquesays: We increased yesterday’s gains north of the Somme, capturing a small wood and a strong trench north of Hem Wood. We hold all Hem Wood. During the last two days we have captured north of the Somme six kilometres of trenches to a depth of from 300 to 500 metres. | THE FRENCH RESISTANCE. ALL ATTACKS REPULSED. CAPTURE OF THI AUMONT WORK. Paris, Aug. 9. Stubborn fighting continued on the Thiauomnt-Fleury front. Our troops with remarkable tenacity, repulsed counter attacks, then regained all the lost element and reentered Thiaumont Work.
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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11644, 10 August 1916, Page 5
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105THE FRENCH ADVANCE. Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11644, 10 August 1916, Page 5
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