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War Notes Britain Captures Large Prisoner Totals and Gains
More than 100000 prisoners taken by the British in the war with France and Belgium adding 70007 captured by end May and 434 guns. Territory regained since July 1 1916 reaches 600 square miles. Posts east of Monchy le Preux captured by Germans, retaken by British, gains near Lens, and June 20 reports show British gains on the Arras front with 4 German field guns. Canadian troops seize a trench at Reservoir Hill near Les with 36 prisoners. British merchant ships sunk or attacked total figures for the week.
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