After withdrawing to " shorter line of defence, Greek and British fores in northern Greece have checked a new German effort to smash through to the plain of Thessaly. the 150-mile front, Fighting has been particularly heavy on the right flank. Of the line, where British troops holding Sarondoperon Pass have thrown back vicious attacks by tanks and infantry, 'Violent but unsuccessful assaults were also made in the pass south of Mount Olympus, which is defended by Australians,' Here the Germans fare said. to have flung in ten divi-slons—about 120,000 troops, On the left flank of the Imperial forces north of Kalabaka, which lies in the centre of the Allied lino, the Greeks are being hatd pressed. Though the Germans have. failed to beale through, it is admitted in Athens that the situation is serious because of the weight of the Germun drive, which is being carried out re~ nardless of losses.
In support of ground forces. states communique issued frim the headquarters of the British forces in Greece, British Aghter and bomber aircraft have been se tive during the doy.
Enemy communications were bomb ed continuously. A number of re~ connoissances were carried out by Bills fighters. All planes returned safely.
Describing the fighting on the Greek front a German officer yester-@ay spoke of "accurate and deadly firing of the English" and of "vigorous counter-attacks by heavy British tanks," states the German radio—Reuter.
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