TURCO-GREEK WAR.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 April 1921, Page 5

TURCO-GREEK WAR.

RETREAT OF THE GREEKS. A GRAVE SITUATION By Telegraph.— Press Assn.— Copyright Received April 6, 5.5 p.m. London, April G. The Daily Express correspondent a( Constantinople reports that the left wing was outflanked, and forced to retreat on the whole front, and it i« now falling back east of Broussa. The retreat causes a grave situation, as it uncovels the Ism id peninsula, opposite Constantinople.—Reuter Service. HEAVY GREEK JjOSSES CAN THEY BE RiEPLACED. Received April 6, 5.5 p.m. Paris, April 5. It U generally recognised that the Greek's suffered a eevere defeat. The Temps says it is evident the Greeks were driven back, aad they can only resume the offensive if they call up fresh classes, and it is doubtful whether reservists will respond in order to replace the seven or eight thousand re-< ported killed in the recent fighting.— Aus. and N.Z. Cable Aspn. PRINCE’S DEATH DENIED. Received April 4?, 5.5 p.m. Athens, April 5. The death of Prince Andrew of Greece is denied. He is not at the front.— Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn. FIRST PHASE COMPLETED. Athens, April 5. The first phase of the operations in Asia Minor has concluded and resulted in the attainment of all the objectives, including the cutting of railway communication with Angora.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GREEK SITUATION CRITICISED London, April 6. The Constantinople correspondent of the Times states that the Greeks underestimated the strength of the Turks and attacked Eskishehr with an insufficient force. Their losses were very heavy and the situation is critical The Greek army is retreating alcfngi the whole line and attempting to hold the Keste] positions pending the arrival of reinforcements, which are hurrying to the front.