Paris, Jan. 17.
During the 16th the Allies continued to make progress in the region of Nieuport and Lombaerteye and gained 200 metres. Their artillery compelled the Germans to evacuate their trenches in the region of the Dunes and- destroyed their works and shelters for quick-firers. The Allies bombarded, also with good results, the defensive position of the enemy south of Bb. Georges.
At Blangy, near Arras, there has been a lively engagement. The Germans at first succeeded in capturing a factory which was immediately retaken by the Allies.
Our artillery continued to destroy German trenches near Boisselle.
There is nothing to report in the region of Soissons. The Germans have grossly exaggerated the fighting of the past week north of Boissons. French troops, whove total strength did not amount to three brigades, fell back of the left bank of the Aisne because reinforcements could not be sent easily owing to the overflow of the river.
They carried out this movement without interference by the enemy and they continue to hold their positions in front of Soissons.
This movement due to the overflow of the Aisne has been effected on a line of five kilometres and does not represent more than 1,800) metres backward.
The Germans lost severely in fruitless attacks at Troyon and Beaune.
We continue to make progress in the regions of Porthos, Bea Sejour and the Vosges.
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