These quarters point out that the capitulation, the consequences of which may prove extremely grave, took place at a time when the Allied forces were beginning to carry off local successes such as at Aire when Allied troops yesterday afternoon registered an important success against the Germans, and also along the coast, chiefly at Calais, The Allied forces are facing the new situation with determination and this morning fighting continued everywhere. Along the Somme mopping up' operations proceeded despite the stubborn resistance of enemy detachments. The Germans launched a powerful offensive along the Meuse yesterday afternoon and last night but were repelled with heavy losses.—Havas.
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