Allied Push Grips German Front From Rheims To Fere en Tardenois
In France and Flanders Allied forces press the German lines along the Rheims Soissons salient. French and American troops retake Oulchy Le Chateau and Villemontoire as big Allied guns shell ahead toward Fere en Tardenois while Germans retreat small forces. British withstand attacks near Hebuterne and Meteren with heavy Allied casualties. Military activity remains high across Macedonia and Albania with Allied troops in control.
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Rheims-Soissons
Oulchy-Le-Chateau
Villemontoire
Oulchy
Fercenardenois
Fere-en-Tardenois
France
Flanders
Hebuterne
Meteren
Macedonia
Albania
Stage Set for War's Decisive Battle Near Aisne Marne
Washington reports a lull around the Aisne-Marne salient as Allied and German high commands appear to be preparing for a decisive clash. Observers expect the fourth anniversary of the war to witness renewed fighting from east of Rheims to the North Sea, with key actions near the Marne where Germany has faced defeats before.
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Washington
Aisne-Marne
Rheims
North Sea
Marne
Tanks boost French gains on Aisne Marne front
Allied Franco American forces push north of the Marne forest line despite German resistance. Tanks terrorize German positions as French troops reclaim Fere en Tardenois routes and Villemontoire, with success celebrated by French troops and officers.
Tanks Terrorize HMS British Moving Forts Aid French in North of Montdidier
British tanks led a ground assault north of Montdidier, co operating with French infantry to push lines west of the Ayre river and capture high ground. The action relieved pressure on Amiens as observers gained vital vantage points, with tanks firing from early morning through the day.
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France
Associated Press
Ayre River
Morisel
Amiens
Paris Luncheon Links American and French Socialists
Albert Thomas former war council member and leader of the French Socialists told a Paris luncheon for the Social Democratic League of America that American Social Democrats share the same ideas as France's 40 Socialist members in Parliament. Delegates from Italy and Belgium attended. John Spargo chaired the American delegation with A M Simons of Milwaukee speaking.
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Albert Thomas
War Council
Social Democratic League of America
Social Democrats
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M. Thomas
John Spargo
A. M. Simons
Milwaukee
Allied Push Advances Press German Retreat on Marne Front
The column reports that Foch aims east along the Marne and that Villers-sous-Chatillon and Oulchy-le-Chateau have fallen, linking Franco American lines and tightening the coalition against German positions. It notes heavy artillery, poised German reserves, and strained retreat as Fere-en-Tardenois looms as a likely objective with the Velse corridor still contested.
New Disputes Between Germany and Holland
A Amsterdam despatch to Exchange Telegraph says new difficulties have emerged between Germany and Holland over economic questions. Holland needs potatoes and has halted shipments from Germany. coal shipments to Holland have ceased. Negotiations continue slowly at The Hague.
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Exchange
Amsterdam
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Holland
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Allied Gains Reported Across Aisne and Rheims Fronts
Paris dispatch states artillery only south of the Ourcq with no infantry for a day as French forces advance in Champagne and north of the Marne. Captured include 700 prisoners at Villemomtoire and Oulchy le Chateau, with 1100 more taken and 200 machine guns plus seven guns seized as Main de Massiges area is reconquered.
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Rheims
Ourcq River
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Marne
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Reuil
Savarges
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Pinson Orquigny
Villerssous-Chatillon
Villemontoire
Oulchyle
Main de Massiges
Paris Reports Heavy 4 Bombing of Germans
Paris reports on aviation dated July 25 describes Allied air actions against German targets. Seven enemy aircraft were shot down or forced to land, eighteen by British and Allied forces. Bombs totaling over 38 tons were dropped on stations rail lines depots and munitions parks. British bombarding aviators conducted additional raids on Bazoc es Fere en Tardenois and Mont Notre Dame. In the East the enemy attacks near Lake Doiran and between Presba and Ochrida were repulsed with losses. In Albania captured prisoners since July 21 totaled 680 including 20 officers.
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Bazoc'es
Fere-en-Tardenois
Mont Notre Dame
Army of the East
Lake Doiran
Presba
Ochrida
Albania
Foch Plan Unclear as Allied Forces Weigh Tactics
War observers note no official Foch strategy yet while minor fighting flares north of the Aisne Marne pocket. Analysts caution American troop buildup may delay a decisive offensive, with potential shifts toward Picardy or Flanders as reserves move.
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