GERMANY SHORT OF MEN.
- ■ — «» BOYS BEHIND THE LINES. LONDON, Sept. 15. Renter's correspondent at British headquarters, says:—During the 24 hours ended at sunset, yesterday we took 290 prisoners from the rearguard -stride the path towards Cambrai. Our guns have taken heavy toll of the troops in the Hindonburg line. The ground between Havrincourt and Gouzeaucourt is a maze of enemy rifle pits, but the heavy rains have flooded many of these, and the occupants have been forced to leave them. Maissemy, which was captured this morning, stands upon a little spur called the Mont de Cards, and straightens the line through Holnon Wood. Further evidence of the German manpower shortage is accumulating. Men, women, and boys who are graded for national service at home are being brought to the back areas to replace the line of communication troops. Boys of 15 are reported as being assembled in the t region of Sedan for auxiliary service
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16966, 27 September 1918, Page 5
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