South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-21
Great Offensive of Entente Al
lies From SaIoniki is An
tiCipated and 8uIgarS
Attack Suddenly.
GAIN SIX TO TWENTY
MILES AT SOME POINTS
Allies Report an Advance of
Mile Along 5000 Mile
FrOnt-FrenCh Cap
tuTe FeraCheVaI.
International - serElca !.

international News Service:
BERLIN, Aug. 21-Bulgaria's
army, according to today's Dispatch
Is from sofia, not only anticipated a
great offensive by the entente allies
from SaIoniki, but struck the Anglo
French forces hen they were least
expecting IL, thus advancing at va
rious points a distance of from SIX
10 20 miles.
For several weeks ammunition
has been going forward to the Bull
sarian forces. Most Of it has come
from German munition factories.
This service was halted for a time
when the Anglo-French offensive on
the Somme began. but this was only
a precautionary measure, as IL was
soon learned that the German troops
In the west had sufficient ammuni-
ton TO cope with the situation here.
Official Report.
The latest official Bulgarian re-
port received from Sofia today fol-
lows:
'The whole 18th division Of
French cavalry participated in the
4 Il
tinery has continued its lombard
ment OF our positions south and
west Of lake Dorian. Enemy infan-
try attacked at two places, but the
attack broke down under our fire
while the attacking forces were
compelled 20 retreat, leaving many
dead behind. ON Aug. Is Serbian
attack between OsterOVo and Prespa
lake was repulsed. our troops pur-
sued the enemy and captured
Florina.
After strong artillery prepara-
ton the enemy attacked south and
west of lake Dorian, but was re-
pulsed. We counter attacked and
bayonet fighting followed. German
ayiators bombarded tie enemy's
railroads at several places, return
ing unframed.
SALONIkI, Aug 21-COntinuing
their offensive against the Bulgarian
center I'm the Dorian region, the
British troops are steadily advanc-
Ing An official COmmuniQUe issued
at general headquarters here today
announced that during the night the
British had advanced 1000 yards
more than a mile-ou a front OF
5000 yards.
The French troops are also win
ming successes. having captured. at
ter fierce resistance, Feracheval
work TO the south of DorseHi The
communiQue states that the Bull
garian army has taken the offensive
on its entire front. stating that the
Bulgarians have passed the Greek
frontier at several points
Official Statement
The official communique follows
English forces on the Dorian
front advanced last night 1000 yards
or a front OF 5000 yards, and occu-
pied positions without meeting re-
sistance-
"Our troops CFrenchl took the
, FerachevaI work. south of Dosselli.
after serious resistance 10y the Bull
garians
ION che Struma front the enemy
isl showing signs of activity i'm the
direction of Denirhissar. lie IS re-
nnfMfA aN f'fAT0tAI- NAAN AH A...NANA tAt N-tA
fercut points and penetrating Greek
territory i'm the vicinity OF Sarichs-
han SasJ of Keyaia'
A Inter report from the French
chief ,of staff showed decided adj
vances by the Bulgarians on bc1a
.he right and left wings- The Bll-
CARS nave advanced their patrols TO
= distance of only SIX miles from
Kavala
NArtillcries Active.
The second official statement fo'-
lows
An i'm portant action continues
on the left. OF the allies troops. in
the direction of lake Dorian both ar
tflerfes are active. There were
sklrmishes 30 Parmy hin.
The BlIgarians are advancing in
al ~ eastern Macedonia and have
reached Oruhanle ON the mountains
dominating Feres l43 miles northeast
OF SalonikD Fhe Bulgarians have oc-
cupied several Greek forts. These
include Fort LAssa-
The Bulgarian have advanced
with strong forces IN the region west
OF the Nestos and have pushed their
patrols up ia about 10 kilometers
(6-z niles frpm haVala-