CONFIRMATION REGARDING GREAT ENEMY LOSSES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16816, 5 April 1918, Page 5

CONFIRMATION REGARDING GREAT ENEMY LOSSES.

PRISONERS COMPLAINING OF TIE LACK OF FOOD. NO REST GIVEN TO THOBE ATTEMPTING TO DIG IN. Anitnliin »nd N.Z. (Rewind 11.15 p.m.). LONDON, April 4. Calculations based on captured data respecting 15 divisions suggest that the total German infantry casualties were probably between 230,000 and 300,000. I. The correspondent of the Morning Post at the French front writes: The Germans during the advance brought up their reserves mainly by forced night marches, one division undertaking eight consecutively. The prisoners are mostly young and their morale is good. They complained of lack of food owing to ammunition having preference in transport. They confirm that the losses were slight during the first two days and tremendous subsequently. The French military authorities anticipate fluctuations between Lassigny and Montdidier, but do not entertain the possibility of the Germans breaking the line. Mr. Percival Phillips writes: We succeeded in several minor offensive operations between Arras and AJbert. The enemy succeeded in none. He' would be content to remain quiet, but our troops insist on attacking, raiding villages, and harrying the infantry, which is trying to dig in on favourable ground while awaiting drafts and further orders, (fceeiwd 7 p.m.). LONDON, April 3. Carey's Corps, under the command of Major-General Sandeman Carey, composed of labourers, Trielihajucs, and signallers, fought, not for hours, but for days, on the left of the Fifth Army. Under General Carets wonderful leadership the pluck of the men rendered invaluable service.