IN MESOPOTAMIA.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16359, 2 November 1918, Page 10

IN MESOPOTAMIA.

OFFICIAL REPORT. (By Cabl«.—Pwca Association.—Copyright. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) " (Ifeuter's Telegrams.) LONDOiN, October 31. A Mesopotamia official message states:— Our cavalry eastward of the Tigris forded the river northward of Kalateherglia. and joined the armoured cars. The enemy heavily attacked on October 28fch, and forced back our rigjit flank, bfnt failed to drive us off_ the Mosul road. Reinforcements arrived and restored the situation Meanwhile our forces advancing up the west bank, attacked and drove the Turks from their positions and captured Kalatshergha.The •pursuit was continued on October 29th, and we penetrated deeply the enemy's position five miles northward of Kalatshergha, capturing 1000 prisoners and much material. TURKISH ARMIES SURRENDER. , LONDON, October 31. The Turkish armies have surrendered on the Tigris front. OFFICIAL REPORT. (Australian and N. 2. Cable Association.) (Reuter's Telegrams.) (Received November Ist, 7.45 p.m.) October 31. A Mesopotamian official message reports:— Hard fighting on the Tigris was begun on October 24th with the entire Turkish force. The number of prisoners is estimated at about 7000. A large quantity of war material has also been captured.