A TERRIFIC ACHIEVEMENT.
GREATEST FEAT OF ARMS.
EVER PERFORMED BY THE BRITISH. Received Nov. 7, 11.40 p.m. London. Nov. 7. Mr. Philip Gibbs writes: With thankfulness we can record to-day what we believe will be the capture of Fassehcmdacle crest, the crown of a ridge which I made a great barrier around the Ypres salient, hemming lis in Hats and swamp*!. The Canadians, after heroically attacking in the morning, fought their way through the ruins of Passchendacle into the ground beyond. If the gains be held, it will set the seal to the most terrific achievement in the war ever attempted and carried through by British arms. Only we who are out here can know the valor and sacrifices which carried waves of our men up the slopes in the battles of the campaign commencing with Mcssine.s and culminating, at Passchendaele. Only we understand the meaning of to-day's battle, and thrill because it means victory.
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Taranaki Daily News, 8 November 1917, Page 5
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