GERMAN WASTAGE
RETREAT EXPECTED IN FLANDERS. Australian and N.Z. Cablo Association. LONDON, November 15. Tho United Press correspondent at Headquarters states that Prince Rupprccht has exhausted ninety-one divisions in defending the Passchenduelo Ridge. In spite ol terrific wastage, ho doubts his ability to retain his hold on the northern edge. Oaptdrcd officers State that tho high command fears that it will bo forced to fall hack ■ for several miles. Tho German newspapers aro preparing the public for such a move. Captured documents prove that von Hindeubnrg attaches greater importance to tde Flanders than to tho Somme retreat. The lateral railways north of Ronlcrs aro already useless. Tho total number of divisions_ knocked but bv the French and British tills year exceed three hundred. Tho waning of Germany’s man-power is proved by the calling up of the 1920 class.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9820, 17 November 1917, Page 8
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138GERMAN WASTAGE New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9820, 17 November 1917, Page 8
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