Allies v. Germany

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 13, 2 September 1914, Page 5

Allies v. Germany

GERMANS MAKE CONSIDERABLE ADVANCE. (Received 10.10 a.m.) London, September 1. The Times military correspondent, from the conflicting information available, deduces tlm? the British temporarily occupy the second lino. It appears certain that the Germans have considerably advanced in the direction of La Fere, and Amiens is probably already in German possession. THREE MILLIONS OF MEN ENCAGED. GERMANY COURTS DISASTER. HOW LONG CAN TROOPS ENDURE THE SLAUGHTER? (Received 10.10 a.m.) London, September 1. The Daily Mail, commenting on a probable attack in connection with the Sedan anniversary, says: The lowest estimate is that three million men are engaged on both sides. Geiinn.iiv is entering on a Titanic undertaking in assailing strong armies on such a wide front with tiic prospect of almost certain disaster should the blow fail; but, with the fear of the Russians in their hearts, the Germans must advance, and bo prepared to sacrifice limitless thousands in forcing back the Allies. The question is how long even the best of troops can endure such slaughter?

RUMOR OF BRILLIANT FRENCH

VICTORY

(Received 8.40 a.m.) Antwerp, September 1. A rumor is current that General Pan brilliantly defeated the Germans near Poronne, but it is impossible to obtain confirmation.

Peronne. —Fortified town, France dept, of Somme, on the right bank of the Somme, 32 rni es N.E. of Amiens. CAPTURE OF ENTIRE GERMAN BATTERY. (Received 8.40 a.m.) Paris, September 1. It is reported that the French cavalry captured an entire German battery after the gunners had been killed by bombs from aeroplanes'.’