BRITISH TURN THE TIDE IN GREAT MARNE BATTLE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16924, 9 August 1918, Page 5

BRITISH TURN THE TIDE IN GREAT MARNE BATTLE.

CAPTURE OF GRAND ROZOY THE CRUCIAL POINT. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. NEW YORK, Aug. 7. The Paris correspondent of the New York World interviewed General Mangin, the commander of the Marne operations, who said that the crux of the Marne battle was the fight to obtain possession of the great crest in the Grand Rozoy sector, dominating tho German lines north of the Ourcq, permitting tho French to observe all that was happening behind the German lines, while the positions similarly commanded a view of the French lines. The Germans realising the importance of the position, made most determined attempts to hold it, but were forced out by British shock troops, who compelled a precipitate retirement. General Mangin regards the British victory as the most conclusive single engagement in the Marne battle, showing the Allies' superiority. General Mangin, speaking to correspondents, outlined the main features of the great battle, and concluded It can to-day be stated that the battle has been definitely won."