The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-16

undefeated unit, and the determine ton and confidence of the troops, for tified by the increasing supply of munl- tions have risen in proportion to the strain imposed upon them. In this mo- mentous hour of strees his imperial majesty. the Czar. has taken executive command of his armies in the field. The enthusiasm created by his step will serve to concentrate all the energies of his officers and men on driving back the invaders and preventing them from reaching any vital portion of the em- pire.
 "To sum. we may fairly gay that while the Germans have prevailed by sheer weight of guns and at immense cost to themselves. forcing back the Russian front, nothing but barren territory and evacuated fortresses have been gained. Thus their strategy has clearly failed, and the victories they claim may only den, onstrated. to be defeats in disguise"
 Italian Situation
 Dwelling on Italy's part In the war, Earl Kitchener said:
 "The achievements of the Italian artil- lery have been truly remarkable and the manner in which heavy pieces were hauled  mountain peaks and in spite of great dif- nculties, evokes universal admiration. The Italian army now occupies strategic posi- tions of first rate importance. The gal lant conduct of the infantry of the line in action has impressed upon their enemies the great military value of the Italian army, while the bold feats of Alpine troops and Bersagier when scaling rugged mountain sides were marvellous samples of n,1cConafui ant0rDrige
 "On the Gallipoli peninsula during oper- ations in June several Turkish trenches were captured and our own lines Lppre- ciably advanced and our positions con- solidated.
 Considerable reinforcements have Gar rived. surprise landing on large scale at Suvvla bay was succesBwully accom- plished on August 6 without any serious opposition.
 ''At the same time an attack WAS launched by the Australian and New Zealand corps from the Anzac position and a strong offensive was delivertd from Cape Helles. in the direction of Krithia. In this latter action French troops played a prominent part. showing to high advan- tage their usual gallantry and fine fight ing qualities.
 Fight Hoy Contested
 The attack from Anzac. after series
 
 to the summit of Sar Bair and Chunuk Bair. dominating positions in this area. The arrival of transports and the disem- barkation of troops in Suvia bay was de- signed to enable troops to support this attack. Unfortunately, however. the ad- vance from Suvia bay was not developed quickly enough. and the movement for ward was brought to standstill after an advance of about two and one-half miles.
 The result was that the troops from Anxac were unable to retain their posi- tion on the crest of the hills and after being repeatedly counter attacked they were ordered to withdraw to positions lower down. These positions have been effectively consolidated and. now joinins with tho line occupied by the Suyla bay force. form q connected front of more than 12 miles.
 From tho latter position a further at- tack on the Turkish entrenchments was delivered on the 21st, but after severa' hours of sharp fighting it was not found possible to gain the summit of the hills occupied by the enemy and the intcrven- ing space being unsuitable for defcnsa ! the troops were withdrawn to their origi- nal position,
 Since then comparative quiet has pre-