THE WAR POSITION.

Taihape Daily Times, 4 January 1918, Page 5

THE WAR POSITION.

HIGH MILITARY REVIEW. BIG GERMAN OFFENSIVE CERTAIN. LONDON, Jan 2.. The high British military authority, in his weekly review, after stating that the enemy’s efforts to get the ridge on the right flank of the Cambrai battlefront was almost, a complete fgailure, and that our position is satisfactory, remarks; While it is true that troops are steadily coming from the East front, they are,not coming in hundreds of thousands. Such talk omits to take account, of transport and coal difficulties. The enemy are still a long way from being superior to the Allies on the West front. However, we must expect a German offensive on a more considerable scale than formerly, but there is no reason to suppose that they will inflict such casualties on us as we Inflicted on them during our offensive. •Reviewing the year, the Allies hold most of the high ground and ridges. The positions are better than ever before, but the public must be prepared for the, possibility of losing some of our ground and guns in the event of a big enemy offensive. The Italian position has improved. Time is on our side there. Altogether the position is satisfactory.

As regards Palestine, General Allenby is now eleven miles north of Jerusalem. Difficult country and unfavourable weather prevent a considerable forward movement until the weather has improved.