Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-14
SIX BIG ARMIES ARE
NOW LAUNDERING At
FOE ON EAST FRONT
Cars Mighty Forces Seem to
Be Supplied With Inexhaust-
able Quantities of AmmunI-
ton and Guns

LONDON, July 19.-The recovery OF
the Russian armies since their defeats
OF last year and the apparently mex
haustible supplies Of guns and ammuni-
tion with which they are provided oou-
tinues to be. a source of wonder to mill
tary writer's. At least six great armies
are engaged against the Austrians ana
Germans, on Russia's western front All
OF them arc using great quantities OF
ammunition, even those not definitely
on the offensive.
The forces under Grand, Duke Nicholas
IN Armenia ana Persia have been fight
ing vigorously against the Turks for
months A few weeks ago parts OF
these forces. particularly those west OF
Erzerum. were compelled to fall back
in the face OF stronger Turkish army.
Early this week the grand duke resum-
ed the offensive and recaptursd Ma
mal1hatum. fifty miles west of Erzerum,
so that the Turks have fallen back some
twenty-five miles from the farthest
point reached in their counter often
sive.
Meanwhile the armies directly south,
pitched battle with tho Austro-German
forces Of General Won Linsingen along
the line OF the Stokhod river. Tt prob,
ably Will be some days before the deci-
sion L. reached as the Teutons have
brought UP very strong achievements
IN the hope Of retaining possession Of
Kovel, loss Of which would necessitate
a regrouping over o long stretch of the
front
FIGHT WITH ARTILLERY.
North OF tho Pinsk marshes the fight
ing at present is largely with artillery.
In Galioia the Russian armies are re-
forming for continuation of the often
siveA
In tho west the renewed efforts OF
the German crown prince at Verdun
temporarily are taking precedence in the
public mind over the battle Of the
Somme- The attack just delivered by
the Germans before Verdun Is the sew
enth great onslaught with great masses
of troops since the operations begun
some five months ago. The Germans
have made a slight gain but apparently
this has not lessened the confidence of
the French in their ability to hold fast.
defense which must be penetrated be-
fore the German objective oan be gained.
The British are still engaged in clear
ing the Germans from fortified positions
which must be taken before the general
offensive can be renewed
Fighting desperately in the face
of determined German attacks.
the forces Of General Ha1S sue
ceeded yesterday In gaining control
of the entire Mametz wood, which had
been entered the previous night by the
Germans. In the same region north
of the Somme the British made some
progress in the Trones wood and repuls-
ed two neavy attacks against Conta1-
maison The Germans are reported to
have lost heavily / nthedr attacks on
Trones wood
of Somme apparently are resting, as
there has been almost no activity In tina
region OF Picardy since the first OF the
week.
Around Verdun. however. and espe-
cially on the right bank Of thu Mouse,
bitter and heavy lighting is In progress
between the forces or the German
crown prince and the French defenders
of the fortress. The Germans. follow
ing up their success In the region OF the
Damloup battery, have understaioen q
strong offensive toward Fort Souv1lle.
the possession Of which would strength
en- their position for q further advance
on Verdun
ATTACK IN MASS.
Attacking In mass formation from the
village of F1eury and the ChApttre and
Vaux woods, the Germans gained ground
at the intersection OF the F1eury and
Vaux roads. The gain, however. Paris
asserts, was made at the cost Of "enor-
nous losses" Violent bombardments
continue IN the region Of Souville.
Chenots and La Laufee. There was rel.
alive calm on the Left bank of the
Mouse.
Fighting continues at isolated points
on the Austro-Italian front, and Rome
reports some successes in the Adige
valley and the recapture in part Of po-
sitions on Monte Como. There were ar
tillery bombardments by both sides at
other points on this front Vienna
claims the repulse of a strong Italian