THE WESTERN FRONT.

Wanganui Herald, Volume L, Issue 14745, 26 October 1915, Page 5

THE WESTERN FRONT.

ANOTHER FRENCH SUCCESS IN THE CHAMPAGNE. IMPORTANT WORK CAPTURED. By Electric Telegisph.—Copyright. Received October 26, 11.5 a.m. . . PARIS, October 25. A communique says:—We have had an important success in the Champagne, capturing the so-called Courtien work, north of Mesnil-les-Hurlus, 1200 metres long and 250 metres deep, forming a salient before the enemy’s second line. It consisted of intensely strong trenches and tunnels. Despite a desperate defence, we held the whole work at the end of the day, after fierce fighting. The enemy’s losses were serious.

GERMAN LOSSES REPORTED SERIOUS. • The High Commissioner reports:LONDON, October 25 (4.45 p.m.). the breach yesterday gained an important success in the Champagne dls- . The Germans had retained a very strongly organised salient in advance of their second positions, which had resisted previous attacks. This salient on the northern slopes of Hill 196, and very important works, were joined by cable to La Courtlne. which the French have just carried by main force. The works consisted of four lines of trenches, connected with underground tunnels and dug-outs, of a length of 1200 metres and a depth of 250 metres. Despite its merit and value, the position was captured after a stubborn resistance, and completely occupied at the close of the day. The German losses were very serlous. They left 200 prisoners, belonging to three different regiments.