St Mihiel Salient Blotted Out By American Army
London reports reveal twelve thousand prisoners and sixty nine guns captured as the St Mihiel salient falls to American forces. The Verdun to Nancy railway opens to the Entente and the front is reduced from about forty miles to under twenty. By Sept 13 the advance continues with over twenty thousand prisoners, amid abandoned munitions and equipment. Paris notes wounded Americans praising the victory and describes a fierce fight in dense woods and along the Moselle rail line.
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Americans Reduce St Mihiel Salient In 27 Hours
Washington reports a Pershing communique shows American and French forces needed 27 hours to seize the St Mihiel salient liberating 150 square miles, taking 15,000 prisoners and capturing over 100 guns of various calibers along with hundreds of machine guns and trench mortars.
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U S War Losses Total 30 619 Across World War
Washington Sept 14 America s losses in the world s war total 30 619 the war department announced upon receipt of 259 additional casualties from General John J Pershing. The totals include killed in action 5 758 died of wounds 1 764 died of disease 1 734 died of accident and other causes 826 wounded in action 16 575 missing in action 3 962.
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Allied airmen impact at Saint-Mihiel frontline
American and French airmen played an important role in reducing St Mihiel. They outnumbered German flyers and supported the push, aiding ground forces in securing the area.
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Presidents Wilson and George hail Pershing victory at St Mihiel
President Wilson sent a warm congratulatory message to General Pershing and his men for the St Mihiel salient victory, while Premier Lloyd George offered hearty congratulations on the Allied success. George praised the American forces amid the war’s progress, noting the enemy’s misjudgment of US valor and resolve.
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General Hahn Killed Near St Quentin by British
London dispatch says Hamburger Fremdenblatt reports General Hugo Hahn killed near St Quentin. Basel dispatch notes a general staff major shot down by British aviators last week with other generals narrowly escaping.
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