British Artillery Harasses German Forces Amid Aisne Marne Skirmishes
British armies press the Germans along lines near the Aisne and Marne with harassing artillery fire. A 3:20 a.m. raid north of Lens forced a brief German retreat as British patrols collected samples of enemy fighters. Clouds of smoke rose above Bapaume and ongoing bombardment focused on Mont de Marine Merbecq and St Sylvestre sectors.
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Germany's Reserve Forces Depleted To Danger Point
United Press War Expert J. W. T. Mason reports that Germany has exhausted its reserve forces. Since the March 21 offensive, about half a million reserves have been used, leaving perhaps 360,000 to 400,000 in reserve. Each added mile of front requires 6,000 more men, hindering continued efforts.
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Hindenburg Foch Tactics and Reserve Strains in War
The text analyzes German and Allied forces dynamics noting Hindenburg’s need to shorten lines to avoid weakening reserves and its impact on Germany’s final offensive. It compares Foch’s use of reserves for trench expansion and the allied posture, while mentioning a 19th century automobile reference and scattered biographical details.
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Germany
Gen. Foch
Woman Hit by Auto Injures Mrs Curtis Barnett
Mrs Curtis Barnett of Twelfth Street Northwest was bruised Thursday noon when struck by an automobile. Local authorities reported the incident and described the injuries as minor with no serious harm indicated.
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