The Archive · 1940

Germans Stake All in Battle

Every Available Man Thrown Into Onslaught French and British Fighting Magnificently Paris, June 12.

desperate effort to reach a rapid decision on the Western Front, the Germans have thrown 100 divisions and every avail~ ble man into the Battle of France.

Reinforced by fresh British troops, the French, howeve! are said to be taking a heavy toll of the Germans, disputing every yard with unexampled bravery.

The Italians, meanwhile, have not yet attacked, and a French military spokesman said that if they did, they would meet with the most effective resistance from a strong line of fortifications barring the way to Nice and all Alpine passes.

There is no confirmation that the nallans are "attacking towards Dilboutt or Berbers.

engaged." "declared the French

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