New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
West
BRITISH

DIM 1911
LONDON. Aug. q DAY. We made a
successful raid this morning east of Costa
verne and secured few prisoners.
(NIGHT A heavy gain has fallen
throughout the day. This afternoon our
troops attacked the enemy's positions east
and southeast of Langemarck. First reports
indicate that we made satisfactory proRTes.
The enemy attempted raid on one OF our
posts north of Lens this morning. but was
driven off with loss
Bombing raids and observation work for
the artillery were carried out vigorously yes
terday by our airplanes. The enemys bat
teries transport and infantry, were effective
IL engaged with machine gun fire. During
the fine intervals the enemys aircraft were
active and aggressive. In the air hghtns
four German airplanes were brought down
three others were driven down out OF control
Two Of our machines are missing
FRENCH
PARIS. Aug. q (DAY) ON the Aisne
front the Germans were very active last
special German detachments delivered Sc
ries of attacks at various points on our lines.
especially east Of the Noisy Farm. east and
west Of Cerny and on both sides Of the
Hurtebise monument Everywhere the vigil
lance of our troops baffled the efforts OF the
enemy, who was unable to obtain the slight
est advantage.
On the right bank OF the Mouse (verdun
'front.' the Germans attempted by violent
counter attack to eject US from our posi-
tons south of Beaumont. Our fire paralyzed
their efforts. We maintained all the captured
positions. which we consolidated. The num-
Der Of unwounded prisoners taken yesterday
exceeds LOO. including 80 officers.
IL -
OF Vaux-les-Palameix, were repubed. The
Germans fred a number Of shells on Com
mercy. An infant was killed and three civil
ians were wounded.
On August % and IS three German air
planes and captive balloon were brought
down. -Four other enemy machines were
compelled 20 land in the German lines in a
damaged condition. The aviation grounds
and barracks and Cremelly and La Wayrille
were bombarded extensively by our squadrons.
GERMAN
BERLIN. Aug. q (DAY.-Army Of
Crown Prince Rupprecht-In Flanders there
was a considerable increase toward evening
in the artillery duel on the coast, and also
between the User and the Lys. II continued
also at night. This morning strong English
recommending d sachmenn pressed forward
several times against our lines. but all were
entirely repulsed
From La Bessee Canal to Lens a strong
artillery fire preceded violent English attacks.
which commenced northwest Of Lens shortly
before dark. The attacks broke down, with
heavy losses. An engagement In the forefeld
Of our positions west OF lie Catelet lasted
throughout the day with varying results.
Near the Malakof Farm and the Cologne
Farm the enemy gained local advantages.
Attempts 10 extend his gain broke down, with
heavy losses.
Army Of the German Crown Prnce.--On
the Chemin -des Danes and In Western Cham
payne at times there were lively artillery
dues. South Of ALLIES French local attaoks
were prevented from reaching our entangle-
nents as result OF our defence fire.
On the eastern bank of the Meuse desper-
ate fighting occurred into the night. French
attacks begun after drunfre near Beau
mont, in the Posses and Chaume woods, at
first pressed us out Of Beaumont and the
wooded sections. As the result of a counter
thrust, however, the village and woods were
recaptured and some hundreds OF prisoners
were taken.
In the evening French forces again burst
forward TO attack. This led to fighting
around Beaumont, which is still continuing
Between the Meuse Valley and the Beau