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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
3
Paris and London dispatch report furious German attacks along the Marne with Franco American counter thrusts. French and American troops claim footholds from Cenilly to La Chapelle and near Rheims, taking prisoners and stalling the advance as authorities warn two or three more days to assess if a final assault is planned.
The report notes British plans under Prince Ruprecht and possible German strikes while praising American counterattacks at the Marne. It describes 1000 Peugeot vehicles seized in a notable counteroffensive, heavy bombardment, and American troops holding two to three miles of front before resisting. It also mentions U.S. telegraph services being taken over by the government.
A condensed wartime update notes five German attacks prior to a notable event. The text reports on Allied or German positions and hints at broader military activity, with sparse, fragmentary details about generals and army movements.
A battered report states American forces retreat amid intense fighting as German reserves were called upon, signaling a potential shift in the battle lines. The struggle remains bitter with both sides pressuring for decisive gains and a turning point seemingly near.
The Australian Press Association reports a favorable British and French front position today. German losses are estimated near 100000 with French casualties described as light. German claims to 13000 prisoners are said to be greatly exaggerated.
A Paris dispatch reports a long range gun bombardment of Paris on Tuesday. It states 44 people were affected and that enemy divisions were forced to be relieved after the offensive began. Troops were replaced as German forces gained control of key positions near Prunay with substantial losses estimated for the German side.
Major General Maurice notes a quiet, subdued German response to Hindenburgs latest offensive. He asserts the tone of the German evening communiques shows the plan failed to achieve its stated aims and lacks the earlier bombastic claims of victory.
Fragmentary wartime note describes a southwest Rheims advance aimed at a landstill on the Cham pagne plains. It mentions General Madras and a possible addition of General Baclow in the supporting line, with emphasis on risk without plains support.
Reports indicate a British raid in the Tonneux sector netted reconnaissance scouts and machine guns, with raiders repulsed in the same area. British forces also scored a success near Wulukh taking a few prisoners while enemy artillery maintained activity in Bethane and north of Bailteut.
A catastrophic explosion sinks a dreadnought with a heavy loss of life. Officials report high casualty numbers as rescue operations proceed and investigations begin into the cause of the blast. Navy crews scramble to save survivors amid continuing danger at sea.
German forces push limited gains while launching counter blows. Allied troops hold firm near Rheims as German assaults are checked. July 16.
In London reporting on the German push near the Marne fresh troops reinforce to stem breaches as German divisions suffer losses and attempts to push toward Rheims fail. The center sees small gains with limited gains near Massinges while right and left flanks falter. Several German tanks lie abandoned.
A damaged letter by the Digkua Soldier group attacks Sergt Pomeroy in his absence and urges prejudice against him, prompting the Returned Soldiers Association to reject involvement in what is described as an unjust proceeding.
The writer notes the need for Sergi Pomeroy to provide an explanation and suggests he can be relied on to manage himself. The main fault attributed is his extreme modesty in speaking of his experiences, a trait not shared by many others.
A fragmented OCR line from a Geraldton item notes delivery orders and timing with unreadable phrases. The legible part mentions Geraldton and delivery ties, but most content is garbled, showing no clear event or names beyond places.
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