SIR DOUGLAS PUZZLES PRINCE RUPPRECHT.
FRANCO-BRITISH FIGHTING
BRILLIANTLY.
LONDON, lugust 16. The new British blow in the Ipres region extends from Polyglon Wood to the Anglo-French junction, and has a-six-mile front. The French attacked simultaneously, brilliantly svpporting Sir Douglas Haig's left. The French right has already crossed -lie Steinbeck stream, and is still advancing, while their left has gained r c .\\ objectives. Prisoners are coming in. The British advance continues. The Irish are performing wonders, Ulsterites fighting side by side with Southerners.
Sir Douglas Haig keeps Prince ±Uipprecht guessing, shifting 'ike a master boxer in the ring.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17065, 18 August 1917, Page 5
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