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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
6
An official statement reports repelled Russian attacks near Zobrze on the Czeremesz and near Sokul where superior forces failed to hold, with enemy mass retreat and counter fire. Additional fighting near Huleviche on the Stokhod ended with German and Austro-Hungarian forces repulsing the assaults amid bitter combats.
London July 11 The Earl of Crawford was appointed president of the Board of Agriculture to succeed the Earl of Selborne. The Earl of Crawford, premier earl of Scotland, enlisted in the Royal Army Medical Corps at the outbreak of the war and previously served as junior lord of the treasury.
Allied forces make major gains on the Somme front recapturing most of Trones wood and Contalmaison while reclaiming Mametz and advancing on Peronne. Russian fronts show strong push toward Kovel with 34 000 prisoners since July 4. Austrians withdraw troops to hold the Italian front amid German setbacks.
London reports a Russian drive on both sides of the Kovel Sarny railroad halting German offensive toward Lutsk. Russians cross the Stokhod near Svidniki and Mosor and press toward Vladimir Volynski with a widening battle line.
Petrograd says on July 11 that fighting along the Stokhod continues with German reinforcements and strong artillery. In Bukovina northwest of Kimpolung our forces repelled enemy attacks, pursued in several sectors, and took 30 officers and 350 men. A Turkish assault near Diarbekr was repelled with prisoners and booty. A Russian mail packet was sunk off the Caucasus.
Berlin reports heavy fighting along the Western Front with fierce artillery duels near Verdun and along the Somme. British and French attacks met strong resistance. Germans claim gains and many prisoners, plus successful counter actions at Barleaux and Leintrey.
The French cleared German forces north of La Maisonette and seized passages between Estrees and Bellicourt. On the Meuse Germans gained a footing in the Damloup battery after heavy losses. Russians report 5,620 German and Austrian officers and 266,000 men captured as of July 10, plus 312 guns and 866 machine guns. German reinforcements and artillery moved to the Stokhod near Kovel as fighting continues. German claims say Russian attacks on Stokhod and Kovel-Rodno were checked. French attacks at Trones Wood and La Maisonette Height were repulsed. British offensive on the Bapaume-Albert road repulsed. Italian reports say divisions recalled to the Russian front. ongoing operations in Trentino Boite and But Valleys and lower Isonzo. Italian forces report intense artillery in Adige and renewed Alpine attacks with prisoner gains. Multiple fronts show active artillery, counterattacks, and movements around Monte Corno, Monte Degli Uccelli, Monte Chiesa, and the Asiago plateau.
The bulletin describes enemy losses on the Somme and near Vouziers with a British biplane downed near Courcelette. On the eastern front actions include futile attacks along the Stokhod line, counterattacks near Hulewicze with 700 prisoners taken, bombing sorties on Horodzieja rail detrainments, and Chasseurs taking prisoners south of Barkanow wood. The Balkans remain unchanged.
The Italian government released an official statement from Rome stating that measures are being taken to withstand the pressure. The declaration emphasized restraint and unity in facing international tensions ahead of forthcoming decisions.
Nearly 100 military trains conveying about 60 000 troops moved through Temesvar Hungary in recent days loaded with sandstorm equipment for occupation of Serbia and Montenegro. German officers commanding Bulgarian troops are said to have been recalled as Russian forces advance toward Transylvania.
Paris reports a French war office summary detailing German gains at the Damloup battery and Fumin Wood after heavy bombardment on the Meuse and Somme fronts. French air units fought 14 combats, downing four enemy planes, with one pilot returning a burning aircraft. French bombing squadrons targeted Han La Fere and Chauny as rail stations. Belgian lines note artillery duels and German positions at Dixmude and Woumen taken by heavy fire. The Somme side reports a calm night and over 1,300 prisoners taken in recent days.
The upcoming Sunday Post previews artists facing twists in their work as war reshapes themes from grim to gay, shaping new currents in French illustration and satire.
The Russian war office reports up to July 10 in General Brussiloff operations 5,620 officers and 266,000 men captured. Guns totaling 312 and 866 machine guns were seized as the Russian advance continued.
Allied lines report severe artillery exchanges on the Meuse left bank in Avecourt and Chattancourt. German assaults east of Fumin and Chenois wood gain brief footing but are countered. Local penetrations near Reillon are repelled after initial gains.
Soldiers breached the first line of trenches and seized a support trench then cleared it. They brought back several prisoners, showing the advance and successful operations in the offensive.
Russian torpedo boats captured the German steamers Lissabon and Worms, with swede crew held aboard Worms. The Worms captain and 24 crew detained while 183 Worms and all of Lissabon crew arrived at Skelleften. Lissabon 2781 gross tons built Rostock 1909. Worms 4428 tons built Newcastle 1907.
Cairo via London July 11 Arabs have captured Kunfuda in Arabia and taken the fort. A London despatch dated June 22 reports a serious uprising against the Turks in Arabia. Rebels led by the grand sheriff of Mecca captured Mecca Jiddah and Taif.
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