Bordeaux, June 18.
"The battle continued today on the whole front, particularly along the middle course of the Loire River, an officially communique stated here yesterday evening.
"There was violent fighting in Orleans and the region of Charitesur-Loire," the communique added. "Enemy detachments which had succeeded in crossing the river were kept back on the lateral canal.
"East of the Loire, the enemy made further progress. In Burgundy, enemy troops entered Dijon. In Franche-Comte they reached the river Doubs and pushed motorized units into the Jura region. At all points of contact, our troops are fighting with the same bravery."—Havas.
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