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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
6
An early 20th century speculative narrative outlines defense against invasion. It emphasizes using available resources including trained and citizen militia, coast defenses, field artillery, and other weapons. The piece frames a strategic mobilization in response to a potential armed threat.
After the initial landings, Rhode Island forces number 30,000 infantry 3,000 cavalry and 60 artillery pieces occupy the shore. The text notes the rapid redeployment of guns men and horses inland and compares to Crimean War disembarkations, urging a strike before enemy reinforcements arrive.
A dramatic dispatch portrays an imagined invasion of the United States by a European and Adlu coalition. The narrative details overwhelming foreign forces landing on Long Island and New England shores, rapid troop unloading by horse transports, and a panicked, unprepared American defense. It contrasts a ready invader with a disorganized, under equipped U.S. army and rail network seized by the foe, while fog aids American scouts. The piece ends noting ongoing coverage in the Times.
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