MARSHAL FRENCH'S BOOK.
LONDON, May 7
The Daily Telegrpah publishes further extracts from Field Marshal French's book on the war, telling the story of the retreat after the disastrous stand of the Second Army at Le Cai/ord French writes: "Although General Joffre was anxious to take the offensive, I insisted upon the necessity of further retreat. At the discussion by the commanders at British Headquarters General Smith-Dorrien opined that the only course was to return to the base, re-embark, and try to land at some other favourable point on the coast. I refused to listen co ft hat was equivalent to the counsel of despair."
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXVI, Issue 7566, 9 May 1919, Page 2
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