The Archive · 1914

Warning Against Premature Exaggeration

Petrograd, Nov. 29. The General Staff have issued a warning that reports concerning the extent of the Russian victory in Poland not founded on facts should be received with reserve.

Undoubtedly the German plan to smash the Russian front on the left bank of the Vistula and to surround part of the Russian Army has completely failed and, in their retirement, the German forces have suffered immense losses: nev: less they are maintaining an obstinate resistance and it is impossible to regard the operation as ended. It is necessary, therefore, to await the revelation of definite results in the firm confidence that the Russian troops are determined to break the enemy's resistance once for all.

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