Confirmation of German Retreat Across Marne
Australian and KZ Cable Assce and fieuter
London, July 20
A German wireless official statement says : " The onemy obtained a footing at Meteren. Tanks early penetrated our foremost lines, but the first enemy thrust was defeated by nooa on Ih*l heights south-westward of Soisson?, westward of Ilertenues St Neully, aud north-westward of Chateau Thierry.
Farther attacks in the iwuiog broke down. We threw back the enemy nerthward of Hertenne3 beyond the original lines. We withdrew unnoticed to themrth bank of the Marno during the night."
Renter's Telegrams
London, Jtil> 21 'fhe German retreat across the River Marne is confirmed. A German official statement labomiously explains that the object of tha first crossing of the Maine was to divert the French forces. As this was achieved it was unnfcescaiy to hold the ground south of the river. Therefore the troops were withdrawn to fulfil imoortant tasks.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 7012, 22 July 1918, Page 3
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