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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
1
The article reports Pershing ready to deploy up to 100,000 troops to overseas fights as forces prepare to reinforce. Washington officials express upbeat outlook, noting that the military effort is still in early stages but may soon reach a turning point.
In France on March 31, reports say General Pershing’s offer of American men and material for the emergency has effectively united the French Army and American forces. Orders issued to American troops are of French origin, signaling cohesive Allied action in the war effort.
Front line dispatch reports heavy movement of American units in France as trucks and artillery push toward battlefront under French coordination. Pershing's force, cheering with songs, prepares for soon to be joined combat while Allied leadership coordinates the plan with Secretary Baker and President Wilson kept informed.
Washington dispatch reports Allied countermeasures surrounding Arras, with German divisions pushed back after heavy bombardment and fierce fighting. British lines held, despite massive losses and repeated enemy assaults, as troops report grim Easter Day battles and retreats.
Paris dispatch reports French forces recaptured Ayericourt and Montchel south of Montdidier and advanced near Orvillers. Canadian troops join in the assault as a massive bayonet charge drives the German garrison from the Oise region, with a battalion reported wiped out or captured.
A French city life in fear and reverence after a shell strike targets Paris amid belief Laon Cathedral masks a 65 foot gun.
Berlin reports three Villages taken in the Luce valley and cites heavy German losses to French and British counterattacks near Moreuil Lassigny and Montdidier. Paris bombardment by long range guns continues with one dead and one injured as front lines shift and Germans claim tactical gains.
London March 3 Premier Lloyd George in a message to Canadian and other dominion premiers praises dominion troops amid heavy German assaults. He urges raising fresh forces, reinforcing troops with minimal delay, and emphasizes the empire must support its soldiers as the opening campaign unfolds and many more may be needed.
In France on Sunday German efforts near Fouchy east of Arras failed with heavy losses. British and Canadian forces recaptured Demuin and Moreuil with French help. Haig’s day report notes quiet in parts of the Somme front and a strong enemy assault south of the Somme near the Peronne Amiens corridor.
In London on March 31 Reuters reports King George visited the front in France. He toured an airdrome and praised an American aviation unit for its fine appearance and readiness. The King spent about fifty minutes observing troops who participated in the early German offensive.
The New York Times reports President Wilson is expected to ask Congress for a declaration of war against Bulgaria, alongside Austria and Turkey. The move follows Paris announcements that General Pershing’s aid has been accepted and that Austrian and Bulgarian troops are identified on the Franco-British front.
Paris reports the French Government will accede to General Pershing's request and operate American troops with French and British forces. The note states the United States will send troops to Picardy to fight side by side with allied troops and fly the Star-Spangled Banner alongside French and English flags.
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