RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 26 January 1917, Page 5

RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN.

ERUSILOFF RESUMES. ENEMY LOSES HEAVILY. PETROUS AD. Jan. 24. The lull on Brusiioii: ‘s trout, due to bad weather, was broken uy a sharp battle in the woods and heights surrounding the TTotuts river. the Russians commenced the battle on Sunday with a bayonet charge. Very tierce lighting continued all night 'the German 2ndrd division being experienced soldiers, oli'cred most stubborn resistance. The Russians finally advanced two versts, capturing an important defence. Two German battalions were wiped out, losing 2000, rn addition to -it)(J prisoners anu ten macnine-guus. THE RIGA OFFENSIVE. LONDON Jan. 21. Berlin official.— The artillery duel uas been renewed south-west of Riga. Russian official. —Alter strong artillery tire, the Germans attacked between tirul swamp and the river eastward of Kaincem. They pushed us back halt a mile. To the northward fighting continues. GERMANS TAKE PRISONERS. LONDON, Jan. 25 German official. —Considerable territory was wrested from the Russians on both sides 'O-f the Aa river, upwards of: 1500 prisoners being taken. RUSSIA’S HOPEFULNESS. PETROGRAD, Jan. 24. At the opening of the Lppen House, die President said he hoped that despite the disappointing beginning, ,1017 would bring peace. “The fateful hour i of Germany is approaching. Our iron will shall bring the war to a successful conclusion” I