London, Dec. 2.
A number of RAF. planes effected successful reconnaissance fights over north-western parts of Germany yesterday, the Air Ministry announced this. morning.
One of the British machines, the announcement adds, failed to return to its base—Havas, As soon og possible, the Indians will be moved into the forward area Of the British zone and there dispersed into small units to be stationed at, various places.
They are accompanied by a large number of mules, which will be used mostly to supplement existing means of mechanical transport—Reuter.
Indian Mules. Join London, Dec. 28.
Mules from India are how joining the British Expeditionary Force in France, proving again that no war or military operation can be safely conducted without mules, telegraphs Reuter's military correspondent, The mule retains his indispensability whatever the circumstances. It was frequently demonstrated in the last war that the mule could surmount all obstacles.
He was unequalled for pack-carrying across country when shell fire had made roads impassable.
"The animals now arriving from India are old soldiers in every sense. They have served with screw guns Inthe north-west frontier province and elsewhere, Accompanied by mule transport, columns can go anywhere, and guns can be galloped into action and mounted in the widest locations.
Mules have enough sense to remain under cover until the time comes for them to take up their burdens again. Reuter.
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