ADVANCE NEAR DOIRAN.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 May 1917, Page 2

ADVANCE NEAR DOIRAN.

ENEMY'S DEFENCES. IMPORTANT SALU.ST TAKEN, London, April 29. A description of the opening of the British offensive in the Balkans, from Reuter's correspondent at headquarters, shows the extraordinary strength of the position which was attacked last week. It consists of a series of lulls and ridges, intersected by deep ravines and tortuoiis watercourses, the hills culminating in a giant, rugged crest, known as "Dub" q'r "Fivepips," towering over every part c]f our position. ' Apart from its natural advantages, this rocky, massivo height protected three distinct lines of defence, running east and west, and following the course of the deepest and most rocky raving There are also numerous subsidiary works, including deep wiring and abundant dugouts. The whole was supported by powerful artillery. The British reached their objective after unprecedented opposition, But the. enemy successfully counter-attacked in great strength before we could consolidate. However, the positions we retain give us an important salient, which will facilitate our future tas.<. Throughout, our men fought with dash and resourcefulness, which are a sure earnest of ultimata victory.