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MIZPAH STORMED.

COUNTER-ATTACKS BEATEN OFF. SAMUEL'S TOMB BOMBARDED. Received Nov. 25, 5.5 p.m. London, Nov. 24. Palestine official: We stormed on Wednesday Ncbisamwil ridge, which is the site of ancient Mizpah, 5000 yards westward of Jerusalem on the Ablus road, We beat off repeated, counter-attacks. ' The enemy bombarded the mosque containing the traditional tomb of the prophet Samuel, which we carefully avoided. Our mountods, which npBeitunia on Wednesday, were 'forced Hack by a strong counter-attack. We are now holding Beiturefoka. The weather is bright but cold. Monday's successful action, westward of Euryetelenat, was due to the gallantry of the Somerset, Wiltshire, and Guakha regiments.

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Taranaki Daily News, 26 November 1917, Page 5

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MIZPAH STORMED. Taranaki Daily News, 26 November 1917, Page 5

MIZPAH STORMED. Taranaki Daily News, 26 November 1917, Page 5

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