German official statement claims major gains in northern France
London reports March 25 that German sources claim 30 000 prisoners and 600 guns captured with Allied reserves repulsed near Chaulay and Peronne. Berlin says victory near Monchy Cambrai St. Quentin La Fere and notes German troops advanced toward Ma nancourt and Henin and crossed the Tortille. No material change in front overnight.
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Young Marburg Again in the Flying Service
Lieut Theodore Marburg in charge of the Royal Flying Corps in New York is the son of former Belgium minister Theodore Marburg. He trained at Oxford, lost a leg in a crash, then requalified as a pilot. His wife is Baroness Gisele de Viverin. War office notes Allied troops hold the Somme line to Peronne despite frequent enemy attacks.
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Pershing Reports German Losses Big in British Front Battle
Washington March 25 Generals Pershing message to the war department suggests German losses are heavy as British line holds. French join the fight shifting positions near the Oise as Croiselles to Permier sees fierce combat with 97 German divisions involved.
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London reports fresh German offensives north and south of the Somme with British repulsing attacks near Baupme and an eastern bank crossing near Licourt and Briel. French troops assist south of Peronne in heavy fighting near Noyon as Americans shell enemy lines in the Toul sector.
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Entente Officers Share Confidence Amid German Offensive
Washington reports British and French army circles optimistic as German forces press toward a midweek climax. Allies plan a counter thrust with a reserve of best French British troops and possibly American units, while German gains are said to be offset by superior Allied artillery and casualties.
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Giant German cannon threatens Paris as long range bombardment continues
Paris reports the German monster gun located 122 kilometers west of the city amid ongoing shelling. crowds defy alarm, many march to church, Palm Sunday sellers thrive. Officials warn against pessimistic reports while pursuing reprisals and assessing weapon mechanics, with battle on the British front deemed favorable.
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Business as Usual in Paris Amid Bombardment
Paris reports continued daily life despite long distance shelling as residents keep working and streets remain busy. The exchange media notes no public panic as commerce and routines persist in the city.
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Massed Germans Court Slaughter in British Retreat
London reports massive German assaults on No Man's Land overwhelmed British gunners. Leicestershire troops, aided by two tanks, held and fought back in Perzieres village before a stubborn retreat. British artillery covered the withdrawal, exhausting ammunition as German storm troopers closed in.
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German Offensive In France Reports Reach Paris
Dispatch from Paris says the German drive continues between Croisselles and Tergnier with fierce combat. German forces are described as 97 divisions in action and English resistance remains strong. The line reportedly shifts six to seven kilometers behind the third line as officials express cautious confidence.
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Secretary Baker Visits Belgian Front with King Albert
Secretary of War Baker traveled to the Belgian front and held a lengthy talk with King Albert. Baker then arrived in London and was greeted at the station by Ambassador Page. In Paris a municipal laboratory director in Amiens was arrested with a wireless device found at his home.
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Death of Major Moraht, Berlin Tageblatt correspondent
London reports the death of Major Moraht, longtime military correspondent for the Tageblatt of Berlin. He was for years among the most quoted German military writers.
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