THE COMING OFFENSIVE
GERMANS SUPREMELY CONFIDENT. AMERICAN FLEET RIDICULED. [TH» "TIMK3" CABL«.) Received this, day at 9.40" a,m. LONDON, February 21. The German Preny, speculating on the Western position, admit the thoroughness, and far-reaching nature of the British preparations, but assert that the British cannot break through. They express the hope thatVbpen fighting will replace trench warfare, and they are confident of repeating their Roumanian successes,. They say that the British armies have stood the test, but they lack certain qualities that the Germans possess. Major Moraht sneers at the American fleet, which will only supply a broader target for the U boats.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 22 February 1917, Page 6
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