The Italian Thrust

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 203, 11 August 1916, Page 5

The Italian Thrust

On the Extensive Isonza Front. Gorizia Partially in Ruins. [PRESS ASSOCIATION COPYRIGHT.] London, Aug. 10. The “ Morning Post’s ” Budapest correspondent states that a recent visitor to Gorizia found the town half in ruins. Many people were remaining and were determined, after the Italians entered, to endure the Austrian shells as they had those of the Italians. Milan, Aug. 10. The “ Secolo ” states that one important secret of the success was that the Italian artillery directed a terrible fire on the. Austrian headquarters, observation posts and military telegraphs on a wide area, including a large hotel within the town, whence the Austrian artillery was directed. The hotel was wrecked. Thus in a few hours the enemy’s brain and eye were destroyed. ITALIANS CONTINUE TO CROSS THE RIVER. EXTENT OF THEAUSTRIAN LOSSES. [HIGH COMMISSIONER’S MESSAGE.] (Received 11, 10.5 a.m.) London, Aug. 10, 6.30 p.m. An Italian official report says:—ln the Gorizia area we have continued to cross the Isonzo. The cavalry and cyclists advanced to the east of the town under heavy fire. Heavy losses were sustained by the enemy, several hundreds being taken prisoner. The total Austrian losses up to the present are 268 officers and 12,072 men. SEVERE BLOW TO THE ENEMY. New York, Aug. 10. The newspapers give prominence to the capture of Gorizia, and describe it as a great Italian victory and a severe blow to Austria. Some are of opinion that the Austrians were compelled to weaken the force at Gorizia in order to hold other fronts. THE ENEMFVERSION. [AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.] London, Aug. 10. An Austrian communique states: —The fierce battles at Gorizia continue. A few detachments of the enemy reached the town. ( We repulsed an Italian attack on San Michaele and San Martino.