The Roumanian situation conunues to improve. The Roumanians have thrown the enemy back in the valley of the Jiul River (in the Vulkan Pass), and are in pursuit. They have resumed the offensive in the Preseal district with success, and hold the northern passes firmly. It is reported that Russian reinforcements have now reached all the passes. There is only a German report as to the Dobrudja operations, its effect being that teh pursuing troops have ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Wed 1 Nov 1916, Page 5
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