Clipped Wings of an American Flyer Over France
Prisoner of war narrates capture after a crash at 8 000 to 9 000 feet and a tense hospital stay in a brick emergency ward. He recalls German officers, scarce Red Cross nurses, and a rare moment of camaraderie with a foe as he watches a brutal air battle and learns of fallen comrades Paul Raney and Lieutenant Keith.
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Red Cross
Germany
London
Flying Corps
America
California
San Francisco
Courtrai
Momence
War Office
German Flying Corps
Paul Raney
Toronto
Raney
France
England
Flanders
Paul
Keith
Australia
Intelligence Department
War memoirs reveal lessons from air combat and capture
A prisoner recounts wartime observations on enemy air force efficiency and intelligence gathering. He notes American involvement and the Hun’s stubborn resistance, concluding victory hinges on sustained effort and avoiding premature optimism. He ends with transfer to an officers’ prison in Courtrai Belgium.
Entente Encouraged by New Russian Revolution
Washington reports unexpected Siberian moves by Czecho-Slovak regiments against Soviet troops may signal the long awaited shift in Russia. Officials hope this could spur actions to break German control and revive the Russian army to oppose Germany, amid rumors of bolshevik cooperation with German forces.
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Washington
Celal
Siberia
Russia
Germany
Three Million Americans Under Arms by August 1
Provost Marshal General Crowder told the Senate military committee that about three million Americans will be under arms by August 1. He warned that extending draft age limits would be necessary if current call rates continue and that class 1 men would be exhausted soon after January 1.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
General Crowder
Crowder
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R.F.G
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Ronmelad
Belgium
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We. So
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F. M. Blevins
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Ada
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Gwynre
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Gwynne
Tulsa
Carter Oil Company
Elks Lodge
Pemberton
Mass
United States
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Senate Military Affairs Committee
Massachusetts Laundry Owners Association
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Rosa
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