New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-04
GREAT RESULTS
WON BY ALLIES,
FRENCH ASSERTS
British Commander Says
Battle Has Reached a
Definite Stage.


special order of the day. Field Marshal
Sir John French sets forth the results
of the Allied offensive in the west. A
definite stage in the great battle which
began on September % has now been
reached, he says.
The French in Champagne have
pierced the enemy's last line entrench-
ments. the British commander says,
and made large captures of prisoners.
In Artois the French have succeeded IN
winning the Vimy ridge.
Of the operations Of the British
forces Sir John French says great ana
important results" have been won. Hill
10 was taken and strong line consol;-
dated close to the German third and
last line.
The British commander praises tho
magnificent spirit, indomitable cour-
age and dogged tenacity displayed oy
the troops" The full order says;
THE field marshal, commander in
chief, has received The following mes
sage from the King, dated September
80, 1915:
az heartily congratulate you and all
ranks of my army under your command
upon the success which has attended
their gallant efforts since the COM
mencement of the combined attack.
recognize that this strenuous, deter
mined fighting is but the prelude to
greater deeds and further victories.
trust the sick and wounded are dong
well. 'GEOhGE' H. AM
Seek Complete Victory.
"The following reply has been sent 10
his majesty: v.o oro
deonlv grateful for your maJestys most
e,racious message. There is no sacrl-
z the troops are not prepared 10
make 10 uphold the honor and Vradi-
lions of YOUR maiesty's army ana 10
secure a final and complete victory,
~ II. p. FRENCH, Field Marshal
"The field marshal, commander IN
chief. has received the tolloW'hg mes
sage from Earl Kitchener. dated the
27h of September. 1915:
".To Sir John French, General Head
"svv warmest congratulations 70
IA oil serving under you on the
,1bstantial success you have achieved
.nd nv best wishes for progress IN
your important operations.
'''' KITCHENER.
"snecial order of the day by Field
Marshal Sir John French. commander
in chief of the British army IN the
"We have now reached definite
.,aee in IN, great battle which com
reSced on the 25th instant. Our
oilies in the south have pierced the
enemy's last lire intrenchments and
effected large captures Of prisoners,
guns and tents.
"Tbe French army on our immediate
RIGHT has been heavily opposed, but has
brilliantly succeeded in securing an
important position known as the Nlmy
ridge.
"Great Results" Won.
"Tbe operations Of the British forces
have beeu most successful and have
had Great and important results. On
no morning Of the 25th the lst and
An Corps attacked and carried the en-
emv's first and most powerful line OF
;ntrencnments. extending from our ex-
,rene right flank at Grenay 10 a point
,orth Of the Hohenzollern redoubt. a
distance of $500 yards.
"This position was exceptionally
strong. consisting Of a double line,
which included some large redoubts and
a network OF trenches and a bomb
proof shelter. Dugouts were construct
ed al short intervals all along the line,
some of them being large caves thirty
feet below the ground.
THE llth Corps IN general reserve
and the Sd Cavalry Division were sub
seduently thrown into the fight, and
finally the 2sth Division. After the
vic!ssitudes attendant upon every great
fight the enem line and second line
posts were taken. commanding posi-
tion, Known as Hill TO- in advance OF
Loos. was finally captured and a strong
line established and consolidated in
close proximity 70 the German third
and last line.
Three Thousand Prisoners Taken.
The main operations south OF the
La Bassee Canal were much facilitated
and assisted By subsidiary attacks de-
liyered by the third and Indian corps
aid the troops Of the second army.
Great help also was rendered the opera
tions by the fifth corps east Of ipres,
during which some important captures
we're made.
I'VE also are much indebted To Vice
Admiral Bacol and our naval comrades
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