German Patrols Reach La Bassee and La Fille Morte, July 14, 1916

The World War

Latest Official War Report - WTB. Central Headquarters July 13, Official

Western Theater of War

French Flamethrower
(Illustrierte Geschichte des Weltkrieges 1914/1916)

To the north of the Somme, the English succeeded in gaining ground in Contalmaison. Artillery fire is being continued with heavy intensity. The French did not have any success yesterday with their attacks to the south of the Somme, which they implemented several times on both sides of Barleux and both in and to the west of Estrees. For the most part, they had to turn back due to our effective barrage fire, with much bloody sacrifice.

To the east of the Maas, artillery battle was still very lively. The captured infantry positions were improved. The number of prisoners increased from 17 officers, 243 men to 56 officers and 2349 men.

German patrols reached Frelinghien at the canal of La Bassee, the Hill La Fille Morte and to the east of Badonviller, as well as near Hirzbach.

To the north of Soissons, a French bi-plane was forced to land in our lines.