The War

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 147, 16 November 1914, Page 8

The War

Official News.

FIERCE BATTLE AT YPBES. Tlie Prime Minister has received the following from the High Commissioner:— I London, November 14.

Official: A severe attack against the portion of tho line held by the First Army Corps before Ypres was delivered on the 11th by the Prussian Guard. Tho enemy made a special effort to break tho line, which, it was hoped, was already weakened by the attacks of infantry. Our troops were subjected to the heaviest bombardment yet experienced, This was followed by an assault by the First and Fourth Brigades of Prussian Guards and picked troops brought specially to act against us to force their way to a point where a previous ell'ort of the infantry had failed. The attack, was pressed with the greatest bravery and determination, but owing to the gallantry of our troops, and a splendid resistance against odds, the attempt to penetrate Ypres was repulsed. The weight of the enemy's advance enabled them to break our lino at three points, but the enemy was hurled back, and prevented from gaining further ground. 'lmmense loss, has been inflicted on the Germans. Seven hundred dead were found behind the front trenches alone. The casualties suffered when advancing on our line under an enfilading fire were enormous, and our casualties were also heavy.