Bisbee daily review., 1918-04-23
RESUMPTION OF
 GREAT BATTLE EXPECTED SOON
Two Turning Movements Probable German Plan of Attack; Artillery Prepares Way for New Thrusts
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Events along the battle line in France and Belgium seem to be shap- ing themselves for resumption of the great German offensive. Since the savage attack on the American forces at Seicheprey on Saturday. there has been no fighting of an extraordinary nature along the front, but there Nave been indications that the TeutOns are almost ready to resume the sledge hammer blows they have been aiming at the allied armies.
 Unless recent operations have been feints, it is probable that the com ing week will witness two great turn ing movements by the Germans. One probably will pivot on the village of RObecq. northwest of eBthune. on the southern side of the salient driven into the allied lines back of Armentieres. The other is expected to develop at or near Mesnil, north of Albert on the north side of the SOmme salient.
 Attacks Drawn Off
 The purpose of these movements will be to cut deep into the Allied lines on each side of the promontory tha. projects out into German held territory and terminates on the old Arras-Lens front. The Germans have attempted two great frontal attacks on the defense of Lens and Arras. but the! have been Tepulsed with terrible losses to the attackers. These losses were inflicted upon the enemy before he reached the stronger allied posi- in baH fE., Ond defeat at Festubert and Givenchy. the Germans have not cared to take up the task of driving the Canadians from their positions along Vimy Ridge and on each end of that great natural balwark before Arras.
 II successful attacks were to be launched by the Germans at RObecq and Mesnil. the British might be forced to withdraw from Arras with out having a chance to defend their positions there Heavy artillery fire at both places has been reported and local attack at Mesnil showed that the Germans were capable at that point of resuming offensive operations
 Artillery in Action
 Along the line of the Lys. southwest of Ypres. on the northern front. there has hot been any notable fighting. nor have the eGrmans essayed the break ing Ci the eBlgian line north of Ypres since King Albert's men smashed a great assault on that part of the front
 South of Albert, at Villers- Breton EeuX there has been a continuous ar tilleTy duel for the last two days and German attack there may be ex- pectec soon.
 On the line held by the French from Albert south to MOntdidier and thence eas, to the old abttle line. there has their retirement at Seicheprey. the Americans organized. with the French. counter attack which was carried out brilliantly. driving the Germans out of the village and taking a num- Der of prisoners.
 The fighting did not cease until late in the afternoon.
 The severest encounters occurred in the Renneres wood. where the Ger mans had taken a firm hold at dawn notwithstanding the most streuuOs de- fense by small bodies of Americans stationed there The French an Am erican troops joined in the counter attack on this section of the line. eventually succeeding in busting the enemy. The amalgamated troops worked in close cooperation and by the end of the day were able to score complete victory and restore their lines as they were before the engage ment
 In this vicinity many prisoners fell into the hands Of the allies while the