The French War Office spokesman declared that although serious, the situation for the Allies in Flanders and north-east France is in no way catastrophic and there was no question of a losing battle, Fresh French troops were thrown into the fray and have staunched the Nazi drive of some 2,500 tanks in.the Rethel, Vervins and Avesnes sectors, Prepared Withdrawal to New Lines; Heavy Losses Inflicted on Enemy London, May 18.
A War Ofüce communique states that during the night of May 16-17, certain adjustments of the front having become necessary, the British ured Expeditionary Force was withdrawn to positions west of Brussels. This readjustment was carried out without interference, "There is no question of any collapse or break-through in this sector, as suggested by a German communique," the statement adds.—Reuter,
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