WESTERN EDGE OF BRAY REACHED.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLII, Issue 11614, 13 August 1918, Page 5

WESTERN EDGE OF BRAY REACHED.

FRENCH ATTACKING LASSIGNY MASSIFF.

A POINT OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ROYE CAPTURED. Received August 13, 11 a.m. London, August 13. The British have reached the western edge of Bray, aud’aiso captured Kaincourt and Lihou. The French have advanced roughly over a whole sector, involving a front of about eighteen miles between the Avre and the Oise. The attack- apparently continues. The French are very close to Lassiguy Massif.

The whole position of the German southern line depends on their holding the Massif. If we secure it we may expect a considerable advance. Otherwise our belmore or less stopped. The position further north, between Koye road and the Somme is more or less established, the enemy reacting very heavily, with considerable 'fresh with a lot of artillery ana constantly counter attacking. New York, Angust 12. The Allies have captured Roye.