Paris, Jan. 23.
"A sudden enemy attack west of the Vosges last night was repulsed with losses," this morning's General Staff communique announced.
Despite the bitter cold prevailing on the front with the temperature registering about four degrees Fahrenheir below zero, patrols and reconnaissance elements continued their activities on the Alsace-Lorraine front, well-informed: circles said. Weather conditions stopped aerial operations, Some artillery fire was exchanged in the region of the Blies river. In the wooded region west of the Vosges, a large German patrol attacked a French advanced post. As the attack was not accompanied by artillery fire, it was easily repulsed and the Germans left some dead behind, these well. informed quarters said.—Havas,
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