Allied Forces Hold Key Positions as Central Front Sees Gains
On the Champagne front French and American troops capture Oulchy Le Chateau and Villemontoire, securing the heights at Fere en Tardenois. Allied guns shell the German lines while preparations for a broader push continue. In the Rheims Soissons salient British and allies stall German advances near Hebuterne Meteren and in the Balkans, with heavy fighting in Macedonia and Albania.
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Rheims-Soissons
Oulchy-Le-Chateau
Villemontoire
Bastiard
Oulchy
Fere-en- Tardenois
Fere-en-Tardenois
France
Flanders
Hebuterne
Meteren
Macedonia
Albania
Allied Push Drives German Retreat From Marne Front
The French and American forces hold the north bank of the Marne from Villers-sous-Chatillon northward as they close on Fere en Tardenois and Oulchy le Chateau. Allied lines link with Franco British Italian forces, tightening the siege as German positions shrink and retreat becomes perilous. The push risks heavy sacrifices for the enemy, with the German elbow room narrowing and outflanking danger looming.
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Foch
Soissons
Fereen-Tardenois
Marne
Dormans
Villers-sous-Chatillon
Rheims
Fere
the Vesle
War's decisive stage may unfold around the Aisne Marne
Washington reports a possible decisive allied German clash near the Aisne Marne salient as observers expect battles from Rheims to the North Sea. General Foch may hold until more American troops arrive, with strategic shifts possible toward Picardy or Flanders if a breakthrough develops.
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Washington
Aisne-Marne
Rheims
North Sea
Marne
Foch
France
March
Congress
Paris
Marre
Soissons
Picardy
Flanders
Aisne
Allied push slows but advances on Aisne Marne front
On July 26 allied Franco American forces inch forward despite German resistance in the forests north of the Marne salient. German troops withdraw from Fere, Tour-en-Tardenois and Ris woods as French American artillery targets supply lines threatening Fere-en-Tardenois. Villemontoire is returned to the allied line, improving artillery reach against German positions.
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Aisne
Outchy-Le-Chateau
Fere-en-Tardenois
Salient
Marne
Aisne-Marne
Associated Press
Perens
Marnean
Fere, Tournelle
Ris
Villemontoire
Tanks TERRORIZE HMS British Aid French North of Montdidier
British tanks and French infantry jointly pressed a north Montdidier assault, driving enemy lines west of the Arc river from Morisel to Montdidier. The action relieved Amiens pressure, won high ground with good observation, and demonstrated strong co operation between British tanks and French troops.
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France
Associated Press
Montdidier
Arc River
Morisel
Amiens
Tanks Help French Break Through At Avre River Front
French and tanks rout German machine gun nests along the Avre front. Tanks rolled over posts, silenced anti-tank guns, and supported infantry to press German lines. Two forts were slowed by artillery fire but regrouped and joined the advance, ending with French troops parading tanks draped in French flags.
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Avre
Paris Luncheon Signals Socialist Ties Across Ocean
Albert Thomas, former war council member and French Socialist leader, told a Paris luncheon of the Social Democratic League of America delegation that American Social Democrats share the same ideas as a 40 member bloc in the French Parliament. Delegates from Italy and Belgium were present, with John Spargo and A. M. Simons speaking for the Americans.
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Paris
Albert Thomas
War Council
Social Democratic League of America
Social Democrats
Chamber
M. Thomas
John Spargo
A. M. Simons
Milwaukee
New Disputes Between Germany and Holland
Amsterdam dispatch says fresh economic disputes have arisen between Germany and Holland. Holland needs potatoes. shipments to Germany are stopped. Coal shipments from Germany to Holland have ceased. Negotiations at The Hague proceed slowly.
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London
Exchange
Amsterdam
Germany
Holland
The
Hague
Allied Advances Reported in Aisne Salient and Champagne Front
Paris dispatch notes gains in Aisne and near Rheims with 1800 prisoners captured. On the Ourcq front only artillery, while northern Marne towns were seized and enemy positions pushed back. Champagne operations claim 1100 more prisoners, 200 machine guns, and seven artillery pieces.
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Paris
Aisne Salient
Rheims
Ourcq River
Champagne
Marne
Ourcq
Reuil
Savarges
Lisieres
Pinson Orquigny
Villers- sous-Chatillon
Villemontoire
Oulchy-le- Chateau
Suippes
St. Hilaire Grande
Souain
le Mesnillers
Paris Reports Heavy Bombing of Germans
Paris reports extensive air action with Allied forces delivering multiple bombings. Allies claim seven enemy machines forced down or landed, eighteen German aircraft downed by British and French efforts, and over 38 tons of bombs dropped on rear-area targets. British aviators also bombed Bazocles, Fere en Tardenois, and Mont Notre Dame. In the Doiran region and surrounding lakes, local attacks were repulsed with losses. Albania notes 630 prisoners since July 21 including 20 officers as positions are organized.
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Bazocles
Fere-en-Tardenois
Mont Notre Dame
Army of the East
Lake Doiran
Presba
Ochrida
Albania
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