Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-08-01

continued to gain ground at almost
all points on the Soissons-Reims sail
ent, but the principal progress, &C
cording to the war Office announce
lnent. was on the west flank ana
Ground Fere-en-TardenOis. Numerous
VILLAGES fell into the hands Of the al
lies.
Berlin Admits Retreat.
Berlin, July 30.-"After fulfilling
their ask" says the German official
Statement, "Our forefield 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, the Germans eVacu-
atcd the front line between Ourcq and
The Ardre and also shifted their de-
Tense to the region between Fere-en-
TardcnOis and Ville-en-TardenoiS,
without the knowledge Of the allies.
Fierce Rear Guard Battle.
Paris July 30-With the collapse
of the last German hold on the Marine
and the fall Of the crown princes chlef
rail- base, Fere-en-TardenOiS, new
phase in The great battle set ina des-
peI-ate rctarding fight by Prussian and
Bayarian guards and other picked
troops to cover the continued retreat
and avert disaster to the masses Of
Tcuton troops still in the pocket be-
low the VeSle.
The tremendous pressure OF FochS
scmi-circIe from scissors around
Tere-en-Tardenos to the approaches
of VilIe-en-Tardenois kept up relent-
losSly, however.
Press Close to Fismes.
French and American forces held
firmly to the north bank Of the Ourcq
and all German attempts to recrosS
that river broke down.
From the northeast the Franco
American troops forged ahead toward
TismcS, on the Nesle. Unofficial re-
ports place them only eight miles
away from that rail city.
On the German right flank between
SoiSsous and the OurcQ the French
near Grand Rozoy, and advanced
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 Il new battle
In the morning in Il quiet sector east
of ReimS by launching Il heavy attack
against French positions on Hill 1S1,
near Mont Sans Nom. When latest
dispatches were filed, the fighting was
proceeding without much advantage
ION 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, espe-
cially on the ea~lcrly wing along the
line Of Chambercy, Nille-en-TardenOiS
ana Saint Gemme.
Allies Take Fere.
Paris, July 29-French advance
guards have reached the north bank
of the OurcQ river and allied troops
have entered Fere-en-TardenOiS, the
great German supply base, lying in
the center of the Aisne- Marine salient,
the war office announced. The vii
lagos of Anthenay and OleZy-et-Vio-
laine lying on the east flank south
west of Reims have been occupied.
In the Champagne number of
German attacks were repulsed by the
French.
Old Glory flutters from the city han
Of Fere-en-TardenoiS, side by side
With Frances Tri-color The spinal
column of the German crown princes
army has been ripped wide open. The
city that formed the nerve center of
his half million bottled-up fighting men
was Stormed by soldiers of France and
America just as night was settling
down upon the Aisne-Marne battlefield
closing the eleventh day Of Foch's
great counter-offensive.
Fall Back Several Miles.
With the French Armies on the
Aisne-Marne Front, July 29-The re-
treat of the German crown princes
forces along. the whole Marine front
has reached more precipitate phase.
At some places the Germans have
fallen back several miles.
French and American troops are
marrying the retiring forces on the
center, while French and British
troops are hammering at both TANKS.
Cavalry Pursue Foe.
Cavalry and tanks in considerable
numbers have succeeded in getting in
among the retiring Germans while air.
planes are bombarding their columns
on the march.
The losses of the enemy have been
extremely heavy.