Germany.
HOW THE WAR PROGRESSES. AS SEEN FROM HEREIN. Received May 11, !).20 p.m. Berlin,. May 11. OiTieial: An Anglo-French attack was delivered south-west of Lille in reply to our success in (lalicia. Jt was directed at the Herman positions cast of Fleurbaix, east of Richebourg, Vermelles, AOlain, Neufyille, Saint Laurent, and near Arras. At least four fresh Army Corps besides old troops made repeated attacks, but were everywhere repulsed with very heavy losses, especially tinBritish. 'We took 500 prisoners. Tha enemy occupied our advanced trenches between Alency and Ireufvife. Counterattacks are proceeding. Airships dropped bombs oil a fortified place at Southend. Oeneral von Mackensen again drove 'the Russians from* position after position, capturing 12,000 prisoners, despite the enemy bringing up troops hastily by rail and forced marches. Our pursuit is proceeding.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 286, 12 May 1915, Page 8
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132Germany. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 286, 12 May 1915, Page 8
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