Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-10

one general was made prisoner. Inc
German forces numbered 10000;
the Belgian defenders 10000.
THE German attack lacked CO.
hesion. On the contrary the Bel
CLANS utilized their reserves with
consummate skill. The German
artillery in general was badly sup
ported by dense attacking columns.
The guns we're badly served and in
accurate.
Forts Intact.
1.-THE Belgian forts are intact. Not one
soldier was killed and not ono wounded
during the three hours bombardment OF
Fort Evsnee, the steel cupola OF which
was not damaged.
THE Belgian fire was we'll placed and
accurate. proof OF which was the destruc-
ton of two German heavy pieces. Ger
man air craft. to deceive the Belgians,
carried Belgian flags.
Three German army corps are en-
gagged in the attack % Llege. the sixth.
under General Won Prltzeiwitz. the Sew
enth, under General Won Einem and the
Tenth, under General Won Emmioh. Gem
preme command Of tbs three corps.
known as the army Of the Mouse.
THE German columns crossed the
Belgian frontier during the night between
August and T.
German cavalry came into contact
with the Belgians' advanced posts to the
east OF the forts at .. m, August 4.
THE plan OF attack developed during
the day Of August g. Each German
column had different objective. Forts
F7ero4 Barchon ane lsvegpee constitute
&. ing the northeastern. section, being the
first point while the second column at
tackled the southeastern section compris-
inf Forts Fonoelles and Embourg
"The first attack OF the northeastern
German columns was made on the left.
II attacked Fort Theron itself and the
Intervening space between Forts F1eron
and Evegnee and also the interval be-
tween Forts F1eron and Chandfortaine.
Attack without Dash.
THE attack from the beginning was
without dash. The artillery fire from the
forts was heavy and we'll placed.
1.-THE Belgian attack from the intervals
between the forts was energetic. The
German offensive movement soon was
checked and the engagement then boz
cam an artillery duel. the Belgian guns
having a deadly effect on the German
forces.
"A German column attacking Fort
Barchon spread out into a fan-shaped
formation 70 the extreme right and fol-
lowed around the fort II made for the
city but the Belgian reserve brigade de-
llvered prompt counter attack and
threw the Germans back in great dis
order. Their losses were enormous.
Tho German heavy artillery fire was
concentrated against Fort Barchon but
seemed badly directed. The heavy Bel
gian artillery dominated the German fire
and destroyed two OF their heavy guns"
/, Attacks Evegnee.
'"rhe German central column attacked
the Evegnee. The Belgian reply was two
actions-artillery cross fire from Forts
Fleron and Barchon. supported by coun-
u ter attack by the BelglaI infantry. The
: German advance was stopped.
u AT this moment General Won Emmich
y sent a flag OF truce demanding surrender.
He informed the commandment. Lieutenant
= General Leman. that II he did not sur
render Immediately a Zeppelin dirigible
" would drop an explosive upon the head
! quarters OF the general staff.
:, The refusal was as summary as the
request The fire from the forts re-
opened heavily. and the offensive also
was taken by the Belgians. The Ger
= mans abandoned their positions and re-
/. tired for a distance OF six miles. The
Belgian troops followed up their sdvan-
=. tage without delay and tho German re-
(, treat was accelerated.
10 EneOunter EntaREIements.
al 'Coincident with these events on the
m northeastern forts. the second part OF the
lg German attack was being carried ou
70 upon the southeastern defenses. The Ger
70 man troops sought 20 make their way
o. between the Belgian pOsitions on TN
1Iuy side. They also attacked Fort
Boneelles and EmbouTg, but they en-
Al eountered entanglements which had beei
az numerously placed. and were appreciate!
IN retarded They continued their advano
., and made direct attack. which failed
OF Their losses were heavy.
sh 'In the obseurity there was some con
he fusion and one small German column o
IN infantry succeeded In entering the city
g. The German officer wore an undress ca
IN to deceive the Belsians, He spoke I'm
glish. To complete the deception. his me
ma carried their rifles at the Ghoulder. The
~ got 20 within fifty yards OF general head
~ quarters when the gendarmes recognise
i. them and opened fire. Violent stree
Il fighting followed and the Germans wsr
- driven out OF the city. General LENA
Il then transferred HE headquarters TO on
of the forts"
Three Corps In Position.
BRUSSELS. Via London. Aug. a.,
nt D. m)-rhe three German army corr
"a which attacked Liege remain In the