"The announcer continued:—"Success crowned offensive action of the Greek army at all points of the front where it was undertaken. More fortified positions were captured as the result of spirited attacks by our troops, and all objectives were gained. One of the fortified positions wrested from the enemy was of such vital importance that the Italian High Command ordered a desperate counter-attack to recapture it.
"A large Italian force was thrown into this action, but it was in vain. The result was disastrous for the Italians, who sustained heavy losses in the field, including many officers.
"A further Greek advance was made for a considerable distance into enemy territory. Some Italian Black Shirts participating in this counterattack lost four-fifths of their effectives.
"The Italians are becoming desperate in view of the Greek offend sive, struggling hard to break the tide of destruction. At one point they tried to break through Greek lines, but a withering fire from our troops forced the Italians to retreat after terrible losses.—Reuter.
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