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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
2
Allied reserves surge into the Soissons sector delivering smashing blows to the right wing. Several towns are wrested from German control at bayonet point while counter attacks fail to halt the Allied advance. Germans make slight progress along the Marne.
German forces claim gains east of the Soissons to Chateau Thierry line as they press toward Paris. French troops recapture Longpont Corcy Faverolles Troesnes and Champlat with Hill 163 and remain west of the Marne. Vaureuzes Laconin et Breuil Chaudon Licy Bouresches remain in German hands.
The narrative presents an American recounting his service with the French army from the outbreak of war in 1914 to the present, including special duty on the Russian front. The piece notes continued coverage on Page 10 fifth column.
The 101st Infantry of the 26th Division suffered heavy losses on May 27 during the Cantigny fighting east of Montdidier. Boston veterans from the Fighting Ninth and Dandy Fifth are named among those killed or wounded as American troops captured Cantigny and took prisoners.
A promotional note urges readers to save $5 weekly for four years to accumulate $1000 plus interest. It emphasizes affordability and lists Cosmopolitan Trust Company at 60 Devonshire Street, Boston as the contact.
Allied forces reportedly threw substantial reserves into the battle today slowing the German offensive. The impact on the German rush was described as striking and immediate with continued coverage on Page 5.
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