MESOPOTAMIA.
FURTHER PROGRESS MADE. , ENEMY. FORCED TO RETIRE. HARASSED BY BRITISH CAVALRY. Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc, and Reuter. Received Nov. 5, 0.20 a.m.
London, Nov. 8. Mesopotamia, official: A reconnoitring 1 column engaged the Turks on the right bank of the Tigris, opposite Dur. The enemy withdrew towards Tokrit under cover of a strong rearguard. We drove out the latter from successive lines of trenches and occupied the whole position. Our cavalry harassed the retreating enemy. •
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Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1917, Page 5
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77MESOPOTAMIA. Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1917, Page 5
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