Sir Douglas Haig reports that after ten days and nights of continuous fighting, the troops have completed the methodical capture of the whole of the first system ...
Article : 299 wordsThe King has sent a message to Sir Douglas Haig requestion him to convey his sincere congratulations on the results achieved in the recent fighting. His ...
Article : 71 wordsMr. Philip Gibbs, the special correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle," ii continuing his description of the British operations, states:— ...
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Article : 405 wordsThe French press is paying magnificent tributes to the courage displayed by the British in recapturing Contalmaison. The newspapers note that this is the ...
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Leader (Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918, 1935), Sat 15 Jul 1916, Page 32
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