The Daily News. MONDAY, JULY 17, 1916. THE BRITISH ADVANCE.
The magnificent effort made by the British on the Western front gives flattering testimony both to the gallantry and dash of the officers and men, and to tlie eflactiveness of the munitions. To have driven the Germans back to their third line, and to have captured ten thousand prisoners are achievements that speak for themselves. General Sir Douglas Haig describes the advance as being made step by step, and this is exactly the kind of forward move that was to be expected. There was an especial appropriateness in making the gveat national fete-day of France one of the most brilliant days of the war in the West. It must be remembered that the Germans had put up a most formidable network of defences, so that it was out of the question to expect a rapid advance under the circumstances. We are now reaping the benefit of the long weary time spent in waiting and preparing, and the excellent work accomplished is but an indication of what is to follow. Those who study Sir Douglas Itaig's reports cannot fail to have noticed that they are not couched in optimistic language, but are remarkable for
their plain nutter of fact statements. His latest reports in this morning's cables certainly convey a feeling of great confidence in the new offensive. He also lms also proved too good a tactician for General Einem, with the result that the whole German front between Hardecourt and Thiepval lias been bulged out and made highly vulnerable. Another important matter is that the capture of T-ongueval has brought the British advance into line with the French at Hardeeourt and placed the Allies in a very strong position for further operations, Their gains north of the Somme have been steadily extended, and the occasion of the celebration of Tricolor Day in France was made use of for an interchange of congratulations that were thoroughly justified. The intense nature o; the struggle on both sides can easily be realised. We must expect correspondingly heavy casualty lists, but it is gratifying to knew that the British losses were far less than anticipated. Tie Germans now know that they have to cantend against foes that are stronger and better equipped than themselves. Meanwhile the Russians and Italians are making good headway and doing their share in the general conflict. The internal troubles of the Germans and Aus-
tra-Himgarian.i must also have an effect on their respective farces, but we need take 110 account of such 'happenings, direful as they are. The advance of the Allies has begun with great success, and we are confident that it can and will lie carried on in the same way till complete victory i? achieved.
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Taranaki Daily News, 17 July 1916, Page 4
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