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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
6
In a May 27 admiralty statement London reports Allied bombing of the Austrian naval base at Cattaro with a direct hit on barracks housing submarine crews. Bombs also fell near Mariakerke and Zeebrugge with three tons dropped on Bruges docks.
An advertisement touts "Tiz" as a cure for tired puffed-up feet, claiming it relieves corns callouses and bunions. The pitch promises feet feel fresh, pain and burn vanish, and shoes fit better with a 25-cent box sold at drug stores.
German forces launched a two pronged assault on a ten mile front from Voormezeele to Locre in Flanders and a 40 mile push from Pinon to Rheims along the Aisne. Crown Prince troops reportedly advanced along the Chemin des Dames while American troops are believed engaged near Cantigny and Montdidier as fighting continues.
Italian forces attacked Austrian positions in the mountains northwest of Lake Garda and claimed Monticello Pass Presena Monte Zigolon and the eastern spur. If the attack succeeds they may outflank the Austrian north Italy defensive line through streams into the Lagarina valley.
London May 27. Field Marshal Haig reports on the Lacre Voormezeele front where French troops repulsed the enemy with great loss. The Berry au Bac sector on the Aisne front, held by the British, faced partial success due to gas bombardment and tanks as heavy fighting forced the British on the left to fall back to prepared positions.
German forces launched a long awaited offensive at two main points in France between Rheims and Soissons and in Flanders. The attack aims to break the French army and pressure the British at Ypres. British leaders express cautious optimism that the assault may fail as prior efforts did.
Rome reports a significant Italian attack in the western front area near the Austro Italian border. The war office says they captured 800 prisoners and seized Monte Zigolon Presena Monticello Pass and the spur east of the pass.
Paris dispatches from Rome report heavy Italian gains in the Tonale district with 870 Austrian prisoners taken including 14 officers. Italian forces also captured 12 cannons and 25 machine guns as the Italians tightened the field advantage.
French and British troops fought a violent battle from Vauxaillon to Brimont with advances to Pont- Arcy. The enemy gained ground but the Allied forces retired in good order, inflicting heavy losses for the attacker’s costly success.
German divisions in the Dvinsk region refused orders to move to the French front. Prince Leopold of Bavaria visited to investigate. Many mutineers were hanged and dozens condemned to life hard labor.
The British Military Cross awards go to 11 American officers and four privates for actions in the Luce valley during the March German offensive. Officers include Colonel J. N. Hodges and Captain Henry C. Galster with other lieutenants and privates cited for bravery such as extinguishing flames after removing a burning munition car.
Berlin reports that German Crown Prince troops stormed and seized the Chemin des Dames ridge and continue fighting along the Aisne. The war office says artillery action increased in the Flanders Lys Somme and Avre regions with Laon area noted for ongoing battle.
A fragment describes a storm affecting the Aisne region, noting its extensive reach along the river and surrounding areas as the weather event passes through. The text emphasizes wide impact rather than specific incidents or dates.
Haig reports heavy morning attacks across the Aisne front from Berry au Bac to Craonnelle. British divisions holding the sector, aided by tanks, were driven back to the second line of prepared positions on the left, while the right and French units remained in touch. Severe fighting continues along the front.
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