In the West

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 56, 11 February 1916, Page 5

In the West

THREE WEEKS’ FIGHT INC. GERMAN ADVANTAGE AT LA FOLIE. [Uhitbd P(uch» A.woiation Loudon, February 10. The significance of the German gam at La Folio is due to the proximity of the Veiny heights, which dominate the plain of Lens. This was one of the objects not attained by the French offensive in September. I There has been practically continue ons lighting for throe weeks, the Germans taking the offensive, usually by I means of extensive heavily-charged j mines in the front French lines. The explosions were followed by a fierce struggle for the craters. The Germans were thus aide to straighten out their front at several points, though the cost was heavy. German critics claim the advance on the Arras road near Neuville is most important, shortening the line, jw|ii(‘h was hitherto bow-shaped, and I affording a better defensive position in 'case of an Allied offensive. THE GERMAN MOVEMENTS. London, February 9. Reliable information has reached diplomatic circles that the number of German wounded transported through Belgium after the recent attack at Pi-isc was greater than that after Loos. Observers state in connection with the reported imposing movement of troops towards the Western front that, although it is desired to create such an impression, these movements are by no means as important as those earlier in the war. What is taking place is constant shifting of units along the western front.