German Front Holds Our Lines as Battles Rage
Report from Reuters and allied observers describe limited German gains on a west front near Paris with French counteractions. Casualties run high, notably for the Prussian Guards, while fighting to hold positions from Soissons to Chateau Thierry and along the Marne. Allied lines show stiff resistance and renewed French initiative amid ongoing bombardment and raids on the Flanders front. American aviators in France have shot down 33 enemy planes since April 14 with seven losses.
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France
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Soissons
Chateau Thierry
German War Office
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Rheims
Germany
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Flanders
Fresh French Forces Engage In Eastfront Battle
Berlin dispatch reports fresh French units in the battle line with limited success. German lines claim they could not hold positions west of Bailleul and north of the Lys, while Soissons area sees progress and French counterattacks along the Ourcq River.
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Proclamation Seeks 50,000 Volunteers for Irish Divisions
The lord lieutenant called for 50,000 voluntary recruits with subsequent 2000 to 3000 monthly to sustain the Irish divisions. The initial appeal targets men aged 18 to 27 and offers incentives including legislation to ensure land availability for those who serve.
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Associated Press
Submarine Threat Reaches U S Coasts Amid Paris War Coverage
War update notes enemy U boats operating off the U S coastline taking toll on shipping while Allied forces, led by Foch reserves, press the drive toward Paris. German Crown Prince faces stiff opposition near Soissons and the Marne as new assaults loom.
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United States
Germany admits United States as main foe in war effort
The piece argues Germany sees the United States as its chief enemy and notes a dire coastal threat. It praises the U S Navy for protecting transports and asserts renewed resolve to win the war. It questions a German U-boat base near the American coast and stresses vigilance.
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Americans and Germans in Big Artillery Duel
North of Toul a lengthy artillery duel broke out this morning between American and German batteries. The exchange lasted several hours with gas and high explosives used by the German side. The roar of the bombardment faded by noon and no infantry action followed.
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France
Associated Press
Toul
German Colonel Reports Heavy Losses At Front
A letter published by Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, Berlin, from a German colonel at the front asks the public to bear losses with patience. He says German successes have cost much and will cost more blood and that some units suffered very heavy losses. He adds the price should be weighed against total troops in action.
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Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Berlin
British Make Gains in Flanders Fighting
British forces on the northern Flan ders salient seized two fortified farms near Vieux Berquin taking about 150 prisoners including three officers. North of Merris British troops improved their lines and stormed high ground near Mer ris, while raids south of Villers Bretonneux met with success. German artillery bombarded areas south of the Scarpe and Villers Bretonneux with heavy fire.
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