THE VIMY BATTLE.
FOUGHT IN ITIREB STAGES
Australian sand N.Z. Cable Association (Received April 12, 10 a.m.) v PARIS; April 11. Le Journal^ s correspondent states that the Vimy battle began in moonlight and was 'fought in three stages. 1 The slopes were captured within seven minutes and the fight for the crest lasted for a.n -hour. Then the battle commenced for the plateau, which *vas conquered in 'broad daylight.
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Marlborough Express, Volume LI, Issue 85, 12 April 1917, Page 5
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70THE VIMY BATTLE. Marlborough Express, Volume LI, Issue 85, 12 April 1917, Page 5
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