THE EASTERN FRONT
RUMANIANS DOING WELL. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association and Renter. LONDON, August 23. Rumanian communique: Since August 11 (?) enemy attacks north of the Suaita Valley nave slightly forced us back, but our dashing counter-attacks drove the enemy back far up the Susita Valley, also at Satuma, south-west of Panciu, Violent enemy attacks between Slanik, Tirgu, and Ocna were driven back almost everywhere in disorder. RUSSIAN RETIREMENT. SUCCESSFUL COUNTER-ATTACKS. Admiralty, per Wireless Press. August 23. A Russian official message states: We retired under pressure in the direction of Tukkum. The enemy penetrated our trenches at Zboryah, but a counter-attack drove them, out. The enemy occupied % height northward of Jazlovetz, but a counter-attack restored the position. Fighting continues in the direction of Okna. The Rumanians repulsed attacks at Soreia, and the Germans unsuccessfully attacked in the direction of Focsani. VILLAGES DESTROYED. .Admiralty, per Wireless Press. LONDON, August 23. A German official message says: The Russians, after destroying villages, have evacuated westward of the Aa.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17092, 25 August 1917, Page 7
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