THE CAMPAIGN IN FLANDERS.
GENERAL HAIG’S MESSAGE. ; LONDON, Oct. 18. Sir Douglas Haig reports-The enemy’s artillery shelled vigorously various localities eastward of Ypres and positions south-east of Poolcapcllo The activity of our artillery continues its successful counter-battery work. Concentrated fire was directed with good effect on a. number of targets. A few prisoners were brought in. 'I here has been no further infantry action. There was great aerial activity yesterday. Ninety-eight bombs were dropped on enemy billets and hutments. The enemy’s machines were very aggressive m tho forenoon, making several flights over our lines. Eleven encmv machines were brought down; thico of om's are missing. “DETERMINED TO ACHIEVE VICTORY.” Australian-New Zealand Cable Association LONDON, Oct. 18. Sir Douglas Haig replied to Mr Lloyd George as follows“ The British armies in France are proud to have won tho congratulations of the War Cabinet and the generous congratulations conveyed in your message of appreciation. All ranks are determined to achieve victory and are confident of doing
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10112, 20 October 1917, Page 5
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164THE CAMPAIGN IN FLANDERS. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10112, 20 October 1917, Page 5
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