Paris, Feb. 20.
The official communique issued this afternoon states The Germans bombarded Nieuport-Bains and the Dunes, We replied with effect, The Germans used important forces in their attack eastward of Ypres. The enemy, after an intense bombardment, attacked with the bayonet and were repulsed. Our artillery enveloped with their fire the German reserves which should have supported the attack. The German losses were very high.
From the Lys to the Aisne there was artillery activity.
It is confirmed that the enemy's losses during the past few days have been considerable. According to prisoners @ battalion has been des troyed.
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