Nations at Wet Continue British Successes Wide Gap Grows
London reports Haig’s dispatch says further successes widened the German second line. British troops captured 1500 yards of trenches near Bazentin le Petit and Waterlot Farm east of Bouguenville. A wounded officer recalls ferocious fighting at Bazentin on Friday with many men fighting bare handed.
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London
Genal Haig
Bazentin- Fe Patit
Waterlot Farm
Bonguevar
Bazentin
British Advance Breaches German Front Across Six Miles
The Pari Review recounts a British advance along the entire German positions, with a break in a front of six and a quarter miles and a breakthrough in the third line, indicating a significant assault on German defenses.
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London
French Capture Figures From July Siege
A Paris report states from July 1 to 13 French forces took 235 officers and 11 741 men and captured 89 mitrailleuses 26 mine throwers and 85 guns. Much war material remains buried in wrecked trenches.
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London
Paris
Russians Capture Baiburt as Turks Retreat in Caucasus
An official Petrograd message reports Russian forces penetrating Baiburt in the Caucasus. Turkish defenders are described as fleeing westward while destroying their stores.
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Petrograd
Caucasus
Baiburt
Acknowledgment from Overseas Club for Tobacco Gifts
The Guardian prints post cards from the Overseas Club thanking them for tobacco sent to the 28th Battalion in France. Private J Hind notes receiving 10 packets of cigarettes and pipe tobacco, which he shared with a fellow, estimating a few weeks’ supply. Private F R Cook adds his own cigarettes were low before the delivery and expects them to last until they leave the trees.
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Guardian
28Th Battalion
France
J Hind
F. R Cook
British Advance Pierces German Third Line Near Fricourt
Sir Douglas Haig reports the British broke into four miles from the front at Fricourt and Mametz. Since the offensive began more than 10,000 prisoners have been taken and large quantities of war material were secured. The capture included a Bavarian regimental commander and his staff. The French front near Bazentin le Petit and Ovillers yielded ground as Pozieres came within reach. air actions damaged German trains and aircraft while British planes claimed several Fokker victories.
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London
Douglas Haig
Fricourt
Mametz
Bazentin-le-Petit
Ovillers
Pozieres
Haig Praised For Courage In Battle Against German Resistance
General Haig’s leadership is highlighted with praise for British forces described as fighting with unqualified courage vigour and impressive results as German defenses proved strenuous and well prepared.
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Haig
Britain’s Early War Effort Praised by French Figaro
The Paris Figaro lauds Britain for rapidly building two new armies in two years, noting Germany’s industrial might and England’s emergence as a major force on the western front with a growing army and significant impact on the German Empire.
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London
Paris “Figaro
Germany
Rome
England
Germany's Threats Over Cotton Fail in Swiss Dispute
Berne July 16 report says Germany's bid to coerce Switzerland into selling cotton failed. The Journal de Geneve notes any further German menace will be unfriendly, citing Switzerland's 300000-man army ready for war in reserve and active service.
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Berne
Germany
Switzerland
de Geneva
British and French Actions On Somme Front and Belgian Battery Fire
British lines report afternoon German attacks near Bazentin le Petit and successful British recapture south of the Somme with over 100 prisoners taken. French assaults near Garleux and Estrees falter while Meuse operations and aerial combat continue. A Belgian communique notes destructive fire on German defenses at Dixmude and nearby positions.
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Atep
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Somme
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Estrees
Meuse
Freideterre Hill
Thisumont
Lav
Nesle
Dixmude
Driegrachied
Steenstruet, Herens
Boesinghe
Retreating Germans Routed by Machine Gun Barrage
Troops describe a scene where approaching German soldiers in packs advance with packs on their backs and some smoking. Our forces open fire with a machine gun, sweeping the line and cutting down scores, causing the panic-stricken enemy to flee.
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Elmost
Quakers and the Friends Promise of Equality in War Time
The article traces Quaker origins and beliefs, noting Fox and the Society of Friends as they advocated silent meetings, equality of sexes, and simple worship. It explains terms like Quaker and Friends, their pacifism, and evolving customs amid wartime service such as Red Cross work.
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Fox
Friends
Military action report from Asia and Kuban fronts
A Petrograd communique says forces attacked near Erzingan and Mamahatan taking 18 Turkish officers and 100 Askeris with many machine guns. Cossacks pursued in Kuban taking 29 officers and 280 Askeris. Turks driven from Pepitiona west of Mash. a Turkish division arriving from Thrace retreats along the eastern Euphrates valley.
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London
Petrograd
Erzingan
Mamahatan
Kuban
Pepitiona
Mash
Thraca
Euphrates
Battle reports from Champagne and Somme fronts
A Paris communiqué notes active French and Russian patrols on the Champagne front with a lively bombardment of Chattancourt. Allied forces advanced trenches east of Hill 304 and west of Fleury, and two enemy aircraft were shot down over the Somme.
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Jury
Paris
neignSournoor
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Champagne
Fleury
Somme
London
Paria
Chattancourt
Hill 304
German Press Clears Anglo French Gains Amid War Strain
A Berlin paper urges German unity to support military aims amid reports of Anglo French and Russian fronts threatening the Fatherland. It notes Britain's seven day bombardment, German artillery inferiority, and Japan's aid to food and munitions, urging production at home.
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Berlin
Japan
Germany
German Ruthlessness Starvation in Belgium Report
Paris reports a Belgian politician receiving a letter from relatives detailing German starvation policy in Belgian towns. Demonstrations occur in Revaix, St Nicholas, Lokeren, and Termonde despite a five year prison penalty for protests. Germans impose heavy requisitions and plan to pressure Belgium into peace.
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London
Paris
Belgium
Flanders
Revaix
St Nicholas
Lokeren
Termonde
Holland
Antwerp
Italian Campaign Drives on Posina Front Manages Gains
An Italian communique reports heavy fighting on the Posina line with storms hindering artillery. It says Italian forces occupied Vansi on Mount Alaggio’s northern slopes, repelled Austrian counterattacks at Tofana, and small engagements along the front to the sea ended in Italian favor.
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London
Posina
Vansi
Mount Alaggio
Tofana
Jubilation in Paris as British triumphs spark crowds
A Paris message reports widespread joy over British successes with large Sunday crowds filling streets and shouting tributes to Britain. The scene is one of festive celebration and strong public support for the Allied effort amid the war.
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London
Paris
Canadians Fight Back At Hooge Front In World War I
A London journalist recounts veterans stories of Canadians in a hospital camp rallying to rejoin their units amid heavy shelling at Hooge. A Mounted Rifles NCO and others fortified a trench, drawing fire while preparing to counterattack after days of bombardment.
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London
Hooge
Quicaz
Artillery Activity Across Somme Reported by Berlin
A Berlin communique notes heavy artillery on both sides of the Somme with British aircraft observed over Ovillers as fighting continues.
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London
Berlin
Somme
Ovillers
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