Heavy attacks by the Russians against Field Marshal von Hindenburg's forces south of Lake Narocz were beaten off.
BRITISH LAND SINKS, IMPORTANT ADVANCES
LONDON, July 7—The British troops in their new advance have gained several important successes, among which are the capture of a further portion of an immensely strong position known as the Leipzig redoubt, according to the official statement issued by the London War Office tonight.
East La., the British have captured the German trenches on a front of nearly 2,000 yards to a depth of yards. In the direction of Villiers, the British have forced their way into the village, after capturing 500 yards of the German front.
North of Fricourt, the British drove the enemy from two woods and captured three lines of trenches.
An attempt by the Prussian Guards to stem the advance east of the fort was crushed by the British fire, and 700 prisoners of various regiments were taken. The garrison was stormed, but was retaken by the Germans in a strong counterattack.
The statement follows:
"Despite the part of the enemy, our infantry, well assisted by artillery, in which they pushed their advance with utmost rapidity."  Try throughout this, or any other, and gained several degrees over the previous year. South of this valley, the price is steady. 