Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24
Fight in Forest of Caures.

"A strong attack. which was partici
pated in by at least one brigade, was
launched by the enemy in the forest Of
Caures. This attack succeeded in TAX
ing one part of the forest. We still
hold the southern end. All the often
sives directed against Beaumont, in
front of which we are established.
have failed to dislodge us. To the east
of the front attacked We hold our own
in front of Ornes. where our forces
hold ravine situated to the south of
Herbe forest.
THE retreat of our troops in certain
sections which was ordered to avoid
useless losses was effected in perfect
order, and without permitting the
enemy. who advanced slowly. and at
the price of considerable sacrifices. to
break our front at any point. The
bomba rdment continues in the region
between Ortes and Fomizey.
I'm Lorraine the enemy has succeed
ed in gaining a footing in one of our
advanced posts in the forest Of Chez
net. We have driven back some ad-
vance parties to the east of Reillon."
The official communication issued by
the war offfce last night reads:
I'm Belgium the destructive fire of
our artillery opened several breaches
in the German trenches in front of
Steenstraete
ITO the north OF the Aisne our bat
on the plateau of Vauclero.
German Attack Develops.
I'm the region to the north of Verdun
the German attack, as was foreseen,
developed into a very important action,
for which powerful preparations were
made.
THE battle continued today with in
creased intensity. and was energetic
ally withstood by our troops, who in
flicted extremely heavy losses on the
enemy. The bomba rdment with shells
of heavy caliber uninterrupted,
and our artillery responded with equal
violence 1t extended along front of
nearly forty kilometers twenty-five
miles). from Malancourt as far as the
region opposite Etain.
THE actions of the German infantry
were carried out by very heavy effec-
tives. comprising troops OF seven diff
ferent army corps. who followed each
other during the course of the day be-
tween Brabant Sur -Meuse and Ormes.
"At the approach Con Wednesday, to
the village of Haumont the enemy was
not able. notwithstanding his efforts,
to dislodge US from our positions. In
the Bois des Caures. Of which we hold
the greater part, our counter attacks
stopped the enemys offensive.
Germans Penetrate Wood.
ITO the east Of the Bois des Caures,
the Germans were apie TO penetrate
the Wavrille wood following a series
Of bloody encounters.
ITO the north of Ormes the enemy's
attacks against our line at Herbebois
were arrested by our counter attacks.
There was no infantry action on the
left bank of the Meuse. nor between
Oros and Fromezey.
"In Alsace Tuesday at the end of the
day the enemy attacked our position to
the southeast of the Carspach wood,
southwest of Altkirch. An immediate
counter attack drove him out from the
greater part OF the advanced sections
where he had gained a footing"
British Statement.
The British official statement on the
campaign in the west issued last night.
reads:
There was some artillery activity in
the neighborhood of La Bassee canal.
| North and east of Ypres our guns did
considerable damage to the enemy's
positions.
"On our extreme left we shelled work.
ing parties last night. and in grenade
fighting in mine crater dispersed
party OF enemy grenadiers."
Kaiser Encouraging Troops.
According to information received
| from Berlin in Copenhagen. Emperor
William since his visit to the Balkans
has been in Belgium and France. His
headquarters now have been removed
to Verdun.
1t is reported the emperor is more
energetic than ever. making daily
| speeches to the troops and encourag-
| ing the soldiers not to yield. His
majesty. Is said. to be- mainly inspired
at present with a desire to defeat the
] French army at any cost