The Archive · 1940

Western Front French Claim Two Raids

Repulsed Paris, Feb, 15.

Heavy snowfalls have reduced all movement to a minimum on the Western Front. The weather, however, is now slightly less cold. Air activity is at a complete standstill owing to bad visibility. Two incidents, both west of the Saare, are reported today in an army communique. At one point, at the corner of a wood, the Germans attempted to raid a post, but the first burst of fire is said to have set them hurrying back.—At nightfall, a German patrol, which had approached too near one of the French posts, is said to have been dispersed by French fire and to have left some men on the ground.—Reuter.

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