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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
6
The narrator recalls hiding in a Belgian house under German threat. He notes Belgians aiding escaped prisoners while fearing spies, describes disguises and the difficulty of escape, and recalls an event he will remember for years as he moved toward the frontier.
A fugitive English officer disguises as a Belgian civilian and attends a free night at a mixed beer hall theater. He sits away from officers, endures careful glances from German soldiers, orders a risky drink, and recalls the tense journey toward Volland while seeking food, concealment, and discipline.
A Belgian escapee describes leaving the city in daylight, passing guards unseen by posing as a Belgian peasant. He treks toward the frontier, avoiding electric fences and barbed wire, nearly gets caught at a fence, and later finds aid from a Belgian woman who gifts rare lace. He spends the night in a backyard before continuing toward safety.
A wartime diary excerpt describes moving through a Belgian city after a night raid. The narrator mingles with locals and observes damage near the main railroad station, noting the airman's risky low flight and the challenges of identifying friends in darkness. He recalls a German staff headquarters with a large flag he longs to steal.
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