South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-22
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The villages of Fontaine Notre
Dame, due west of Cambria was
captured from the Germans in
storm assaults.
Not only have the British smash
ed their way nearer TO the great
German base Of Cambria, but many
additional prisoners have been cap
tured.
Cleaning mp Trenches.
Cavalry and infantry are clean
ing up" the captured trenches while
the tanks lead in the fresh assaults.
The German losses in killed,
wounded and prisoners are enOrm-
Gus.
Whole divisions were shattered.
It is unoficially estimated that
the Germans have lost over $4,000
men.
The British losses were slight
One hundred square miles of
French territory, held by the Ger
mans since Won Kluck's drive IN the
autumn of 1914, have been re
deemed"
Savage fighting continues in mud
and rain over front Of nearly 50
miles. between the Scarpe river and
ST. Quentin.
The upper end OF the Wanted
Hindenburg line has been shattered
and one of its chief supports-the
bastion Of Cam brai-is in imminent
danger of capture.
1t was the most terrific blow the
British have yet struck and already
about 10000 German prisoners, in
Guiding approximately 200 officers,
have been captured.
On Threshold Of Base.
Field Marshal Haig's men ad-
vanced over five miles and a salient
six miles deep has been driven into
the German front southwest OF
Cambria. British forces are already
at the threshold OF this important
German base (Cambrai) Scottish
soldiers captured Cantaing, which is
less than three miles from the city.
Desperate counter attacks were
delivered by the Germans. but they
collapsed under the heavy fire OF
British guns and the sturdy resist
ance of the empires gallant sol
diers.
Results OF the most farreaching
importance have been achieved in
the opening phase Of the gigantic
battle. A score or more Of strong
German positions, including a dozen
villages have fallen into the hands
Of the British.
The war materials captured have
not been Enumerated, but it is known
that more than 30 guns were taken
by the attackers.
New Era OF Tactics
A new era Of fighting tactics has
opened in the worlds greatest war.
The British assaults we're launched
without any artillery preparation
and the greatest number Of tanks
used in any British operation were
employed
Masses Of cavalry were used for
the first time on the western front
since the early days OF the war.
II is significant 20 note that Cen
Pershing. commander Of the Amer
lean army in France. was invited 70
be present at the opening Of the
battle and was given an opportunity
to witness the introduction OF the
new lighting methods which may go
far in winning the war for the
allies.
Credit for this whirlVind victory
goes to soldiers from all parts Of
rhe empire
Men from England. Scotland,
ireland. Wales and The colonies
made up the third army under Gen.
sir Julian Byng that struck the
smashing blow.
The lateral line Of commuuica-
tons supplying the German key
positions Of St. Quentin, Cam brai.
Douai and Lille is under the fire OF
British guns and is now seriously
endangered
Surprise Attack
The German positions ar Fon-
time les Croisiues, Moeuvres
Graincourt, Marcoing, Havrincourt
Ribecourt and elsewhere all OF
which were carried by the British in
storm attacks were consolidated. de-
spite the FIRE rained against them
from German artillery.
Il was "A surprise attack pare and
simple German prisoners taken by