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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
4
The Boston Post reports an intense bombardment preceding a major Anglo French advance. German trenches are said to be demolished with high casualties possibly reaching 60,000 in two days. Allies aim to break through and force a broad German retreat on multiple fronts including Ostend.
A wounded survivor recounts a morning assault in which British troops stormed captured shell holes behind German trenches. Artillery pounded, then gaps formed as they charged into and into empty trenches, meeting German machine guns from shell holes and finishing struggles with charges and bombs.
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German official report says Allied forces breached the German first line trenches at several points along a 25 mile front near the Somme as German troops withdrew to prepared positions. Russian officials claim forces seized Austrian positions west of Kolomea in Galicia and captured 2000 prisoners. French reports say over 6000 Germans captured and many guns and war materials taken south of Arras with Corfu village captured and Hardecourt repulsed. Italian official statement notes continued success against Austrians with advances along a broad front.
Petrograd dispatch reports General Letchitzky’s army stormed Austrian lines west of Kolomea in Galicia and took about 2000 prisoners. The report notes heavy enemy attacks elsewhere and Turkish forces driven back on multiple fronts in Volhynia, the Caucasus, and Bagdad region.
The allied ministers demand the dismissal of 144 police agents in Athens accused of actions against entente interests. The move was presented to the Greek government via London on July 3.
An advertisement touts Q Ban as a permanent, safe hair color restorer using sunlight and air after application. It claims complete gray coverage, improved hair gloss and texture, and cites a scientific formula approved by experts. Available at drug stores in multiple cities with a money back guarantee.
Paris reports the Somme battle underway with a 25 mile front across Somme and Ancre. French and British forces advance capturing several villages and 60 square miles of territory while inflicting heavy German losses. Verdun fighting continues as German reinforcements are diverted to the north.
British forces report Fricourt captured around 2 p m after days of fierce combat near Albert. The official statements note 800 prisoners taken to noon and a total of about 3000 from the front, with continued progress east of the village and heavy fighting near La Boisselle.
Berlin dispatch via London reports Germany’s official statement denying British and French gains on the Western Front. It describes a large massed offensive at Verdun and claims repulse of French attacks. The text emphasizes German defense and the scale of Allied operations as of July 2.
Rome July 2 reports Italy pressing the offensive in the Trentino region. Italian forces have begun an assault on Austrian fortified positions, part of ongoing combat operations.
The Italian statement says Austrians were expelled from trench sections north of Pedescala and more trenches were captured between Selz and Monfalcone, with 196 prisoners taken and a counterattack repulsed at heavy losses. Fort Pozzacchio is shelled and fighting continues along the Adige Brenta front with offensives near Vallarsa and Asiago.
The Graphic notes our bombardment across the front remains ongoing and the enemy cannot know when we may push another stretch of line. It adds that sending reinforcements to cope with the situation could force the Germans to abandon their Verdun assault.
Paris reports that the French penetrated the second German trench line south of the Somme and took Frise village and Mereaucourt Wood. more than 6000 unwounded prisoners were counted over two days, including at least 150 officers, with cannon and equipment seized amid limited French losses. North of the Somme the battle favored the French. air actions and bombardments continued at Verdun and along other fronts.
The Express notes the war has entered a fresh final phase and patience remains essential. The Daily News cautions Germany’s diminished offensive power but warns of a formidable foe and an uncertain end, while Victory appears assured. The Daily Telegraph likens the offensive to a strong overture foretelling a successful work. The Morning Post stresses a long, bloody struggle with homefront sacrifices but vows to fight to a conclusive finish.
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