The following telegraphic m-formation has been received fiom the Sumatra Director and Manaeer tion of the enemy, which had weakened, showed renewed activity and attacks were continuous until Beptember 28, the enemy making a last great effort to establish an asceodency, but everywhere they were unsuccessful and suffered heavy Field-Marshal French warmly praises the various branches of the does Service and concludes The fact that between August 12 and Oxtober 8 the total casualties of the British forces total 861 officers and 12,980 men proves the severity of the struggle. The Battle of the Aisne has once more demonstrated the splendid spirit of gallantry and devotion animating both off-cers and men."
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