MASTERS OF THE LOWER ISONZO

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2526, 29 July 1915, Page 5

MASTERS OF THE LOWER ISONZO

BRILLIANT ATTACK ON A HILL VICTORIOUS ADVANCE OF THE ITALIANS By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Rome, July 27. Iho Italians arc now masters of tko Lower Isonzo, and liold all the dominating points in the western Carso, from where the Austrians previously were able to shell the crossings. ."As'the result of a brilliant engagement wo Raptured tho 400 feet high hill of Monte De Seibusi Bersaglieri four times re&ched the top, and wore four times repulsed with heavy loss, but kept up the attack. . . "At night tho battlchold was illuminated with bombs charged with magnesium, which burst in the air, dropping like falling ;tars. "The fifth assault, at dawn, was successful. Tho Austrians were exhausted, and tho Italians/captured 2000. The Alpine troops cut off tho Tetreat of a .whole Austrian regiment." .. It is unofficially stated that, the Austrians have been retreating from Gorizia since July 26, suffering enormous losses. The evacuation of Podgoro is a question of hours, and the plateau of Carso is practically in Italian hands cnly a' few trendies resisting. ' A Vienna communique claims that the Italian attack on the plateau was again repulsed, after heavy hand-to-hand lighting. • ITALIAN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. (Rec. July 28, 3 p.m.) , , Rom o . 28. A communique states:—"We have occupied Monte Lavanceh and established ourselves on tho heights dominating the right slopes of Valdnna. "The struggle continues at Monte Nero, despite a fog preventing our artillery from co-operating. "Tho b.ittio continued at Carso Plateau yesterday. Our troops . advanced on tlio whole front with great dash and gallantry, and captured a very strong position at San Michele dominating a great part of tho plateau.. Tliev wero made the targets of a violent cross-fire, and many batteries of every 'calibre wero forced to fall back a littlo beneath tho crest, whero they now maintain themselves." (Rec. July 28, 8.15 p.m.) Rome, July 28. Official.—"ln tho Autre, we have progressed towards tho heights of San Marino, driving out tho enemy from his covering trenches and redoubts at the bayonet point. "On the right, at nightfall, we carried out a brilliant action with the object of straightening our line, and drove out the onemy from Monte- Seibusi inch by inch, taking prisoner 3200, much ammunition, rifles, and supplies, after a day of bloodshed." / THE GREAT BATTLE ON THE ISONZO. (Rec. July 28, 10 p.m.) Copenhagen, July 28 A correspondent of tho German "Lokal Anzeiger," describing the battle of ' the Isonzo, says that it is incomparable with anything that has yet token place "During the second week of hostilities the Italians ponred shrapnel over Doberdo day and night unceasingly. ' * "Outside Gorizia, tho enemy, assisted by aviators, ■ are endeavouring to destroy tho railway connections at the rear." Other newspapors indicate that the Austrians at Gorizia are preparing to capitulate., " THE VICTORY ON CARSO HEIGHTS . , i TERRIFIC AiTACK BY 500 MASSED GUNS. ■ ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.)' The "Times" correspondent at Chiasso reports from the TJdine states that Podgora Hill, dominating Gorizia, lias been almost entirely' won. The victory at Carso on July 22 grows in imncrtance with the revelation of the tremendous enemy preparations. Tho Austrian aim was a mass attack to pnsh back tho entire Italian left across the Isonzo. Tho Italian victory was won by the concentration of 500 guns,' which for ■ several hours maintained an uninterrupted rain of iiro on the enemy. AUSTRIAN LIGHT SQUADRON SHELLS COAST TOWNS. !Aii Austrian light cruiser and four 'destroyers b'ombarded'^'thß^Adriatic coast, the- railway between Senigallia and Pesaro, and the towiis of Faiio and Senigallia, while two hydroplanes bombarded Ancona., The damage was slight and there were no casualties. ' THE GERMAN HAND IN THE TYROL RUTHLESS CRUELTY IN THE TRENTINO, ("Times" and Sydney "Sun"- Services.) ' London, July 27; Tho "Times!' correspondent at Rome states that Germans entered the Tyrol in April, practically taking tho administration from tho Austrians and Bavarians. Tho German generals mado L'ozen their headquarters, carefully studying tho ground, and preparing for war with Italy. 'Hie. "Idea Nationalo" states that tho German occupation of Trentino was marked by ruthless cruelty, tho massacre of many Italians, and the Temoval of others to an -unknown destination. LAST OF THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LANDSTURM. (Rec. July 29, 0.5 a.m.) „ , London, July 28. The "Daily Post's" Budapest correspondent states that the calling up of tho last of the Austro-Hungarian Lnndsturni, which will bo completed* by October 7, will add nearly eipflit hundred thousand to the Army, including men between the ages of 43 and 50.