The commencement of the battle for Gorizia—We approach scene of
action—Sheltered road—Curious “Chinese” effect—Headquarters of
the 6th Corps d’Armée—Cottage of British Red Cross—Our cordial
reception by General Capello—A glorious _coup d’oeil_—Wonderful
spectacle—The Socialist Minister Leonida Bissolati—More good news
received—The scene before us—Explanation of word “Monte”—Continuous
line of bursting shells—Country in a state of irruption—No
indication of life anywhere—Not a sign of troops—My motor
goggles—Curious incidents—“Progress everywhere”—Colonel Clericetti
announces good news—Capture of Gorizia bridge-head—Excited
group of correspondents and officers—Arrange start at once with
two _confrères_ for fighting Front—Our plan—The thunder of the
guns—The rearguard of advancing army—Our pace slackened—Miles
and miles of troops—Wonderful spectacle of war—Mossa—Go on to
Valisella—Machine guns and rifle fire—Ghastly radiance—General
Marazzi’s Headquarters—Not allowed proceed further—Decide
make for Vipulzano—Arrive Arrive close on 10 o’clock—Bit late
to pay visit—General invites us to dinner—Large party of
officers—Memorable dinner—Atmosphere of exultation—News Austrians
retreating everywhere—Thousands more prisoners—Dawn of day of
victory—I propose a toast—On the terrace after dinner—Battle
in full progress—Awe-inspiring spectacle—Little lights, like
Will-o’-the-Wisps—Amazing explanation—Methodical precision of it
all—Austrian fire decreasing gradually—Time to think of getting
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