The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
FOCH'S ARMIES WIN
MORE VILLAGES IN
GREAT OFFENSIVE
Allies Are Now Only Eight Miles
From FiSmeS.
FOE RIGHT FLANK IS PIERCED
Enemy Makes Violent Resistance
When Great Pressure is Put on
the Pocket-New Attack by
French Is Launched Near
scissors.

the Pocket-NeW Attack by
French Is Launched Near
SCISSORS.
Paris, July 30.-The allied forces
continued to gain ground ut almost
all points on the scissors Reims sail
ent, but the principal progress, ac-
c0rding to the war Office announce
ment was on the west flank and
around Fere-en-TardenOis Numerous
villages fell into the hands of the al
lies.
Berlin Admits Retreat.
Berlin, July 30.-"After fulfilling
their task" says the German official
statement, "our forefed guards fell
back to their lines in accordance with
orders before strong attacks by the
enemy
The communication admits that on
the night Of July 1927, still in accord
ance with plans tho Germans evacu-
ated the front line between Ourcq AMI
the Ardre ana also shifted their de-
Tense to the region between Fere-en-
Tardenois and Ville-en-TardenOls,
without the knowledge of the allies.
Fierce Rear Guard Battle.
Paris, July 3O.-With the collapse
Of the last German hold on the Marine
and the fall Of the crown princes chief
rail base, Fere-cn-TardenoiS, new
phase in the great battle set ina des-
perate retarding fight by PruSsian and
Bavaran guards and other picked
troops To cover the continued retreat
and avert disaster to the masses of
Teuton troops still in the pocket be-
low the Nesle.
The tremendous pressure Of Foch's
scmi-circle from scissors around
Fere-en-rardenoiS to the approaches
Of Nillee-n-Tardenois kept up relent-
lessly, however
Press Closer TO Fismes.
French and American forces held
firmly 10 the north bank of the Ourcq
and all German attempts to recross
that river broke down.
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American troops forged ahead toward
Fismes, on the Vesle Unofficial re-
ports place them only eight miles
away from that rail city.
On the German right flank between
scissors and the OurCq, the French
launched new attack in the morning
near Grand Rozoy, and advanced a
half mile. The high ground here al
ready is in French hands. The fight
ing was still proceeding at latest re-
ports.
Still further north towards scissors
The French surrounded the village of
Buzancy and took 200 prisoners, but
later lost the village
The Germans started new battle
in the morning in quiet sector east
Of Reims by launching heavy attack
against French positions on lIill lS1,
near Mont Sans Nom. When latest
dispatches were filed, the lighting was
proceeding without much advantage
on either side.
From various parts Of the line the
news is that the Germans are continu-
Ing their retirement but are resist
ing strongly at several points, cspe-
cially on the caSterly wing along the
line of Chambercy, Villc-en-Tardenois
and Saint Gcmme.
The enemy has definitely abandoned
the line Of the Ourcq and there is lit
Tie doubt now that he will 20 back
beyond the VeSle to the line 80 miles
long between scissors ana Relms,
which is probably well intrenched and
has good lines of communication.
Retreat Continues Orderly
The German retirement has been
quite orderly and deliberate So far
the taking Of only four guns has been
reported.
The Americans, particularly in the
Fere-en-Tnrdenois sector. are pressing
the Germans very vigorously.
The allied line I'm the Relms-Sois-
sons pocket, according To advices re-
ceiyed here runs approximately as
follows. Blgny Chambrecy, Vllleen-
Tardenois, Hin $50 Villers-Agron-Al-
guizy Saint Gemmy, Labrillerie, Ron
chercs. ClcrgeS, Sergy, Meuroy farm.
Fere-en- Tardcnols, Givray, Wales and
Grand Rozoy whore 1t joins the line
running south from scissors.
At Fcrc-en-Tardenois the line runs
through the central railway station.
What seems the most valuable
strategic result to the allies of the
German retreat is the restoration to
allied use of the great Paris Chateau
Thierry- Chalons railway, by means of
which the Champagne front Is best
vlctualed and which will be an i'm
portant factor in future military de.
volopments.