Evening star., 1918-06-13
FOCH'S COUNTER
ATTACKS DRIVE GER
MANS OVER MATT
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rivers. the Australians once more ad-
vanced their lines at the Morlancourt.
South of the Ourcq river and north
west of Chateau Thierry the Amer
lean troops have carried out a sue
cessful operation. taking Belleau wood
with over 800 prisoners.
All these operations are evidence
that the enemy, even though he is
willing to accept enormous losses,
cannot hope to infiict his will on the
allies unless he throws in his re-
serves in such large numbers as to
give him decisive numerical supe-
riority. The fact that he has not yet
thrown into this operation south OF
Noyon the bulk of the large reserves
he now has available would suggest
that he still has plans to launch heavy
blows on some other part of the front
The allies, although they may be
well satisfied with the manner in
the present danger. will be wiser to
avoid overconfldence until the Ger
mans have shown how they intend to
employ this large and still idle re-
serve.
Defense Of Courcelles.
By the Associated Press.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE, Wednesday. June 12.-The
defense of Courcelles. on the left
wing of the battle front, by the
French against attacks repeated day
and night from June 8 to II makes
wonderful story of heroism. The
village, which is most important
owing to its commanding position,
was for forty-eight hours almost sur
rounded by the enemy. but the French
held on. and when a favorable op-
n0rfnnitv SORTED and counter
attacked. repulsing the Germans from
the vicinity. The Germans tried every
possible ruse as we'll as force to take
the village. The growing crops on
the fertile lands in the vicinity were
a source of considerable trouble to
the defenders, as the Germans could
creep through them until they reached
the edge of the village. The enemy
also covered their helmets with
clumps Of grass and weeds and
not, however, shake the determine
tion of the French to retain possess
sion of the village.
The spirit Of the offensive was so
high among the allied troops that
they continued their advance on the
had undergone since the beginning
of the week. Another batch of sew
eral hundred. German prisoners was
brought in. together with numerous
machine guns.
British and French Gain.
LONDON, Juno 13.-British troops
last night advanced their lines short
distance on the Flanders front in the
district southeast OF Merris. the war
office announced today. The French
on this front likewise improved their
positions near the Ridge wood. Pris-
oners were taken In both operations.
"a successful daylight raid was car
ried out by US yesterday southeast OF
Arras." says today's war office re-
port. Heavy casualties were inflicted
mortar was brought back to our lines
and two others were destroyed. Dur
Ing the night local operations were
undertaken by US successfully south
west Of Merris and east Of Dicke-
busch lake.
been advanced a short distance with
little cost and a number Of prisoners
taken. In the latter area the French
troops improved their positions in tho
neighborhood of the Ridge wood and
captured thirty prisoners"
Raid in Locre Region.
LONDON, June 12.-F4eld Marshal
Haig's report from British headquar-
LeTb III r rance toHhSAI odJS.
"The French troops carried out =
successful raid last night In the neigh
borhood of Locre.
Nothing of special interest oc-
Cured during the day on the British
front"
German Official Reports.
BERLIN, via London, June IA
There have been local engagements
on the battlefelds northwest OF Noyon