THE ITALIAN DEFENSIVE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11400, 20 November 1917, Page 5

THE ITALIAN DEFENSIVE.

STILL HOLDING WELL BRILLIANT COUNTER-ATTACKS. LONDON, Nov. 18. An Italian official message says: We completely broke up four attacks of extreme violence in the direction of Zomo, eastward of Gallic, and recaptured the advanced elements in the direction of Casenianieleetcadavonite. The enemy pressure between Brenta and the Piave is increasing. Wo, after fierce resistance, and brilliant counter-attacks, effected an orderly withdrawal of some advanced positions. and completely swept the enemy from the Fugaro zone. Wo repulsed an attack from Zenson, further driving back the enemy to the river loop, and frustrated attempts to cross the river elsewhere. We took 1263 prisoners on Friday and Saturday on the right bank of the Piave.

PROMINENT CRICKETER KILLED. Sydney, Nov. 20. The, cricketer, Cutter, has been killed in action.