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American Officer Tells of Major German Drive Battle
First Lieutenant Roswell T. Pettit, transferred to the American expeditionary force, writes from the front about a fierce British retreat after a German assault. He describes heavy bombardment, tanks, advancing troops, and his own medical post under fire during several days of fighting near Verdun and the Somme region. Pettit notes the unit's withdrawal, severe casualties, and his relief from duty with the British army to join the American forces in Paris.
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Ottawa
Arthway
Roswell T. Pettit
J. W. Pettit
Amd
Verdun
Ostend
Tenalianae and Wear Brigade
Wheither
Lord Thyme
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Battress
Robert W. Service
Mons
Vipers
Pettit
M. BR. C
A. EB. F
Parla
Roswell