German Lines in Great Battle Raging Give Way at Several Points
A report on the continuing battle on the Aisne and Marne fronts describes German pressure easing to allow Allied gains. Allied forces, possibly 1.5 million, press the Germans who are believed to field about 1.1 million with eight army corps arriving from the east. The action centers on Mezieres and the French and British flanking efforts near Amiens.
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Marne
East Prussia
France
von Kluck
Paris
Noyon
Aisne
Mezieres
Amiens
Valleys of Death in the Aisne and the Marne
Detail on the Marne and Aisne battle fronts with maps and lines of advance. Reports note German positions along Rheims and Vitry le Francois, British and French preparations, and Austrian retreat toward Cracow with Vienna hospital conditions. Predictions foresee a second German retreat and possible Italy war entry.
British Divisions in France Highlighted by Kitchener
In the House of Lords Field Marshal Earl Kitchener outlined the number of British divisions in France and urged steady reinforcements to ensure a successful outcome of the conflict. He stressed the need for ongoing manpower to sustain operations.
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London
House of Lords
Earl Kitchener
France
British force reorganizes divisions and overseas units in France
The Secretary for War said Britain already had over six divisions of infantry and two divisions of cavalry in France with more regular divisions and cavalry formed from overseas garrisons. Territorial and volunteer units occupy garrisons as new armies form, with divisions sent to Egypt Malta and Gibraltar. Sir John French reported missing passage in front dispatches.
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France
Egypt
Malta
Gibraltar
John French
England Needs Steady Reinforcements for Prolonged Conflict
The government lauds Sir John French and other generals for their leadership while praising the bravery of expeditionary troops. General Kitchener notes recruiting efforts should expand officers from outdoor sporting traditions and that territorials replace regulars as reserve units augment the force. England must maintain ground strength for a long war with continual reinforcements.
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Sir John
Karl Kitchener
French
Barl Kitchener
England
Wounded in Vienna Reach 60,000 as Hospitals Overflow
Report from Rome notes Vienna is so crowded with war casualties that huts are built in the Prater to house the overflow. The 60,000 wounded figure grows daily with scarce doctors and medical supplies while the populace remains alarmed. The Italian attache departs Berlin, with a German attache expected to leave as well.
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Rennenkampf
von Hindenberg
Rome
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Berlin
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