FRENCH REPEL ATTACKS.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 July 1916, Page 5

FRENCH REPEL ATTACKS.

AIRCRAFT WORK. Paris, July i\, A communique says that the enemy late on Wednesday counter-attacked koulli of Soyecoiirt. The battalions which led the assault were caught in uur curtain of fire by mitrailleuses and fell back in disorder with very heavy >osses. The night was calm on both sides of the Sommc. We repulsed with t.'ie bayonet a strong party of enemy raiders in the Cliaulnes region. During the last 24 hours our air squadron bombarded the stations at Conflans, Marslatour, Brieulles, and I lam junction with large projectiles. The Germans bombarded the open towns of Baccarat and Luneville, which fact is noted for reprisals. " '<! GERMAN CLAIMS. REGARDLESS OF TRUTH. Received July 23, 5.5 p.m. Amsterdam, July 22. A German communique asserts that the Allies have abandoned their great uniform attacks at the Sommc, after their defeat on previous days. It also claims the Germans captured many prisoners when they cleared the British out near Fouvcourt Wood. i GERMAN RAIDS REPULSED. STATIONS BOMBED. Received July 23, 5.20 p.m. PaTis, July 22. A communique states: Several minor German raids were repulsed on various fronts. Our air squadron thrice bombarded Metz and Sablons stations, great damage being observed.