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The Tacoma Times
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
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Field Marshal Haig reports British forces pressed back at Demuin and Mezieres south of the Somme but counter-attacked at Mezieres, capturing prisoners. Cavalry repulsed enemy with heavy losses in engagements; local actions north of Somme.
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BY CAVALRY
(United Press Leased Wire.)
LONDON, March 30.- "We were pressed back at Demuin and Mezieres, south of the Somme, but at the latter village we counter-attacked and took a number of prisoners," Field Marshal Haig reported today.
"Only local actions have taken place north of the Somme during the past week.
"Our cavalry has fought with great gallantry, both mounted and dismounted, and has repulsed the enemy with heavy losses in numerous engagements.
"At Demuin the enemy's attempts to recapture the village broke down after sharp fighting thruout the afternoon."
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Demuin And Mezieres, South Of The Somme
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March 30
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british forces took a number of prisoners; cavalry repulsed enemy with heavy losses; enemy's attempts to recapture demuin broke down
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British forces were pressed back at Demuin and Mezieres south of the Somme but counter-attacked at Mezieres and took prisoners. Only local actions north of the Somme in the past week. Cavalry fought gallantly mounted and dismounted, repulsing the enemy in numerous engagements. At Demuin, enemy's recapture attempts failed after sharp afternoon fighting.