The Archive · 1914

Through Renter's Agency

SMART WORK BY FRENCH MARINES — Paris, Oct. 12

A communique has been issued which states that—' A aight-attack made by the enemy in the Vosges, near Saint Dié, was repulsed.

The flag taken yesterday belonged to the 49th Pomeranian Regiment.

There was fierce engagement on 9th and 10th instant when brigade of French marines killed 200 of the enemy and took 500 prisoners. Our losses were only nine killed and forty wounded.

Fighting in East Prussia continues with the greatest desperation. Artillery duels continue with the enemy's columns on the Vistu'a. available regarding the violent attacks on our front. We hav. ed ground at many points and lost ground nowhere

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