In the West.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 87, 15 July 1916, Page 5

In the West.

GREAT ALLIED PROGRESS. HEAVY BRITISH CASUALTY LIST. 161 NEW ZEALANDERS INCLUDED. . , Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. London, July 14. The Allies’ gains in the north of the Somme have been steadily extended during the last three days. On account of the German reverse, 'the German situation at Pozieres is Serious, as the British successes thereabouts have enabled the French to extend their lines at Hardecourt in the direction of Maurapas.

The Crown Prince, in the last two days, has launched fifty thousand men in the direction of the Souville fort. Ground wag gained at a terrible sacrifice.. The hundreds of machine guns lining the slopes wrought frightful havoc during eight days.

The British casualty lists, covering the first day’s offensive, include 1800 officers, whereof 340 were killed. Today’s list includes 161 New Zealanders in the rank and file. NEWS THROUGH NEW YORK. Press Association —Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association, (Received 10.00 am.) New York,-duly 14. It is reported that the British captured Babzentin le Petit. GERMAN LOSSES AT CONTALMAiSON 12,000. Press Association—Copyright, Australian and; N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 10.50 a.m.) Paris, July 14. The German casualties at Contalraaison amounted to twelve thousand, which is an indication of the importance attached to the position. GERMAN OFFICIAL VERSION, STUBBORN FIGHTS ON THE SOMME. ENEMY EVERYWHERE RE-. PULSED. Press Association— Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 12.20 a.m.) Loudon, July 14. A German official report states: A stubborn light developed on both sides of the Somme. The English attacked early in the morning at Mamets Wood and Tronea Wood. 1 hey suffered considerably at 'i roues Wood by our reserves in a rapid night Attack, ’ the first enemy attempts being sanguinarily repulsed. New attacks are developing. Futile French attacks were made in the Barloux region, westward of Kslreoa, but they were unable to win a yard of ground. Attempts to recapture the hist ground east of the Meuse iailed.