Terrific Slaughter Marks Opening of the Battle of the Marne
An eyewitness recounts German forces advancing into Belgium and into France during the early invasion, detailing brutal bombardment, record casualties, and the harrowing experiences of soldiers and civilians as they confront bombardment, shortages, and no mercy in the face of French resistance.
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The
Marne
Pioneers’ Corps
Engineers’ Corps
United States Army
Belgium
Meuse
Paris
Night assault under rain on French position ends in heavy losses
A unit received orders to attack at 4:15 AM in pouring rain. They crossed into no man’s land, suffered many casualties, retreated, and endured hunger thirst and exhaustion as French forces pressed three attacks with heavy losses but no decisive result.
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France
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Reims
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Tabriz
Persia
Turkey
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Russia
French Drive Back Germans At Marne Frontline Breaks
French troops halt the German advance on the second and third day of the Marne battle as the German line buckles under French assault. The next installment describes a fierce struggle for control of a German battery.
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Marne
Seeming Contradiction in the English Taste Revealed
A brief musing contrasts the hard headed American with a fondness for sentimental reading. The piece notes European views of Americans as practical yet soft in literature, and cites a new rule in England making food spoilage illegal.
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Henry Danby
Atlantic
Revolt Spreads as Austria's Offensive Fails in Italy
A week in review shows Austrians failing to break the Italian line from Asiago to the Adriatic as British French and American forces aid. Reims repulse under heavy German losses. Allied hopes grow for Siberian and Balkan actions while draft age limits may be extended.
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Reims
Vienna
Italy
Alr
War Department
Washington
America
Iate
Baker
Plave
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