THE GERMAN MOVE.
SEEKING TO GAIN A STRATEGIC RESERVE. Received March 22, 11 p.m, London, March 22. '■ A special correspondent of the Central f Keivs says the real nature of the German 2 move in the West is slowly becoming apparent. The first object is a new orientation of the front south of Lille, 1 giving a more southerly aspect. Mili- • iary experts favor the theory that there " Mill be a still more extensive straightening of the line, with a fresh German ef--1 fort in Flanders, but the enemy is unlikely to sacrifice the advantages which the possession of the railheads at Laon nnd Montmedy confers. The nerve centre <sf the enemy's present operations is Jietween Maubeuge and Narnur. If the , Germans succeed in shortening their line between Lille and Metz, while retaining tne trunk railway through Valenciennes '. and Mezieres, they will automatically create a strategic "reserve, which could ■ oe employed upon the favorite principle ! ttf the shuttle.
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Taranaki Daily News, 23 March 1917, Page 5
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158THE GERMAN MOVE. Taranaki Daily News, 23 March 1917, Page 5
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