THE BATTLE FOR WOODED HEIGHTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLII, Issue 11616, 15 August 1918, Page 5

THE BATTLE FOR WOODED HEIGHTS.

HUMBERT’S NEW TACTICS

DUNNING METHOD TO GET WHAf HE WANTS.

Received August In, S’. 35 a.m. London, August 14,

With’.'the resumption of the French advance on the Lassiguy massif interest attaches on General Humbert’s methods of attack. French infantry have"" a particularly difficult task in reducing enemy resistance, which the land formation strongly assists. The surface of the massif consists of a jumblo of ravines, affording excellent shelter for machine guns , and artillery is practically useless. But the capture of the massif is so important, and may load to such far reaching results, that the difficult task is well worth the attempt. General Humbert decided against frontal attacks against machine guns. Therefore each obstacle is being outflanked methodically on two sides, forcing withdrawal. Hitherto the plan has worked well, but it demands groat courage us well as perseverance, but | the French are displaying both qualities.