Since June 15, 1915, the British army, reinforced by
divisions of the "new" army now in France, has held
practically the same position on the front to the north and
south of Ypres. The subjoined report by Sir John French,
Commanding-in-Chief the British forces in France, published
July 12, covers the operations from April 5 down to June 15,
and deals particularly with the great poison-gas attacks by
the enemy, the capture and loss of Hill 60, the second
battle of Ypres, and the battle of Festubert. It embodies
the story by Sir Herbert Plumer of the terrible fighting
that began May 5. France's official reports, following, tell
of the battle of Hilgenfirst in the Vosges, the week's
battle in the Fecht valley, the 120 days' struggle between
Betlaine and Arras, and the battle of Fontenelle. The Crown
Prince's "drive" in the Argonne resulting in German
advantages is also dealt with.