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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1909

Page

2

Red army gains momentum as Blue forces retreat toward Boston

The Reds, led by General Bliss, press a decisive campaign as Blue lines falter from Pembroke to Grover's Corner. Blues fail to check Red cavalry and artillery while the Red infantry drives back outposts and pivots for a potential Boston advance. The Fighting Tenth earns praise for key river and hill engagements.

Bliss Massachusetts Pembroke

No Chance Now For Pew To Win

General Bliss argues the Blue army is scattered and defeated across the lakes near Boston. He claims Massachusetts forces are outmatched, and Pew has erred by overextending his front, while Bliss’s cavalry and infantry press advances as War College leaders assess the campaign.

Blues Massachusetts Regiment of Boston Boys Bliss Pew Pen Isles General Bliss Post South Pembroke General Wood General Pew United States War College Boston United States Army War College Major Swift

Reds Overrun Blue Line as 30 Miles to Boston Looms

Red army encamped near Pembroke with three brigades in line two miles long ready to flank the Blues and push northeast toward Boston. At Bryantville and Grover's Corner, Reds repelled Blue defenses with added support from Fifth Massachusetts and the Second Corps Cadets, shattering the Blue line ahead of tomorrow’s planned attack.

U P Fifth Regiment of Blues Second Corps Red Army New York Stetson’s Monponset Lake Bliss Charles F. Howard Elmer and Plymouth Streets Boston Pembroke General Bliss Pew Bryantville Washington Regiment Grover’s Corner Halifax Fifth Massachusetts Red

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