RUSSIANS MAKE PROGRESS IN EAST PRUSSIA.
FIGHT FOR POSSESSION OF MASURIAN LAKES.
GERMANS HASTILY STRENGTHENING THORN.
(Eeceived November 15, 7.30 p.m.)
Petrograd, November 13,
It is officially stated that the progress of the Russians in East Prussia continues. The Russians captured five howitzers at Soldau.
Fighting continues at Stalluponen, 20 miles across the East Prussian frontier, and for possession of the eastern chain of the Masurian lakes. A German offensive has commenced from Thorn along both banks of the Vistula towards Wrocklawic, in Poland, 30 miles to the south-east. The Germans are moving towards the frontier.
For several weeks 6000 workmen have been engaged day and n.ght in perfecting the defences of Thorn. The armament of the fortress includes 1000 guns, 60 per cent, of which are long range guns.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15767, 16 November 1914, Page 7
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