Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-26
Solid Ranks of Infantry, Sup
ply Trains and Artillery Ar :
rive at Northern Front.
LATINS REPULSE ATTACKS;
new FORCES CHEER MEN
Germans Beaten in Dozen Raids as
Gen. De Giorgio's Army Bat :
ties to Keep Line.
B. the Associated Press.


ROME, November z6-Strong
Austro-German attacks on the !
northern mountain front between ;
the Brenta and Piave rivers were
repulsed yesterday, it is announced
officially.
ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
IN NORTHERN ITALY, November -
Solid ranks Of Franco British infan-
try, with artillery and supply trains, were
seen by the correspondent today within
sound Of the battle on the italian north
ern line. They had been on an eight
day march.
The correspondent was on q tour o& +,
the northern fighting front, whore the
great battle is continuing with unex-
ampled violence. Maj. Gen. De Giorgie
was found commanding the extreme
left Of the fourth army at the point
where the fighting was heaviest. +. -.
Throughout yesterday and today the
battle in the mountains has deveiope6
in a succession Of heavy attacks ana
counter attacks, with occasionRl brfe4
intervals for reforming the lines ann
reorganizing new positions. -
Repulse Twelve Attacks.
Twelve different enemy assaults havo
been made within q few hours prsos1s
ing the correspondents visit to heads
quarters on the field. but the ItaliaA
lines had not yielded a foot of gfoun4,
and Gen. de Giorgio, while grave Aoe
cause of the terrific struggle his meh
ms a
was calm and confident that the defen-
sive line would hold until reinforcy-
mentS were swung into the lighting.
Staff officers from headauarters werp
taking the trip along the line and tho
route lay straight north into the dghte
ing zone. Soon there were evidenc5p
Of q bitter struSSie 5pst ahses,
aieiig the route saenr Zines o. y!
days. were reforming to return Qste
light They showed the fearful btr444
they had been under. but there Wa ~
trace of wavering and the long line1
breathed spirit Of eagerness-
Allies Come to Aid.
In another zone a sight which stirrsd
the blood was when solid ranks ~
allied reinforcements crowded tbo
roads. Already they were well within
sound of the rumble of the guns au4
the boom from the battle OF in the die-
tance could be heard above the gallop
of the cavalry. the tramp of the L.
fantry and the clamor' OF the hattertAo
and supply trains.
II was a dark day. with a gray sky
but the whole scene seemed to lightH1
up as the color of the Italian gray was
tinted everywhere with British khaki
and French blue. They had been on
the march eight days. making more
than fifteen miles a day
The French reinforcements were nrst
seen in force They were splendid
looking young men, One OF their ONE
GERS. with whom the correspondents
on his sleeve. said they had arrived aft9r
a hard forced march, with others fotS
lowing. 5Z{
Cavalry Lines Road. -.
Soon the others came in view. and for
two miles the party passed through
endless lines of French There were
squadrons of cavalry. in the road and
new artillery trains and supplies Field
kitchens had been set up at one poipt
and a midday meal was being served.
The men looked in the best Of condition
and did not show trace OF fatigue
from their long march. -.E-a
Just beyond here the color turned
from blue to khaki as long lines Of the
British came into sight. In the lead
trains. Following were long ranks Of
cavalry and artillery. At one
point headquarters had been temp0~
rarily established along the road. ard
guards were at the gate as the officers
went and came.
Farther on a British general and hi
staff. all finely mounted. were cantering
forward.
Men Hard as Nails.
The artillery horses were especially
marked for their sleek, well fed condf-
ND he oh ~
the brasswork of the guns and equip
nent glinted with the thorough care ft
had had. One engineer corps was rum
bling to the rear with huge pontoone
On camions, as it had been found these
were not needed. but all the rest Of the
force was moving forward.
The men looked hard as nails despite
their steady marches. Both officers ara
men were eager to hear how the tight
was going and were anxious to get FOR.
ward.
Talks with these men along the road
gave an idea of what they had been de-
several days. The start yEas made every
lay at 3 am. with an early breakfast
md with rations subsequently served at
II am. and 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Along the route their headquarters
we're in village schools. houses, barns
md public buildings. The men carried
Dads of about seventy pounds. includ-
ng rifles. blankets. kits and the days
.ations This looked like a heavy load,
IS the long ranks ranged along the
,oads. but the men did not mind IL.
although they said the long marches
lad been hard on the feet. The regi-
mental bands were in line. and Italy
nay hear music again If things 60
light All the Italian bands have disS
appeared in the fierce carnage of. re-
.ent days. and the bandsmen arS
charging with bayonets. @--
The whole appearance of the Britiah
md French gave a feeling Of great
power. because OF the perfect orgaufs
.ation and ardor of all ranks. accen-
uated by the timeliness with whichs
hey are arriving in the vincinity of
he battle front. ~--.-z.---
Germans Claim Success.
BERLIN, November &c. via Londons--sk
)nly local engagements on the Itaiian
ront are reported in today's Statements =
rom army headquarters. The GermanQ-
re said to have achieved successes III 4
hese operations sEz5
The announcement follows:
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