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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
2
The report from London dated June 19 notes heavy fighting on the Piave front with little progress by Russian forces against British positions. The river is swollen, many enemy bridges are washed away, and two more mountain guns have been captured.
Reports from Vienna indicate Austro-Hungarian troops crossed the Fossalta Canal and pressed along the Montello ridge while Italian counterattacks along the Oderzo Treviso railway stalled with heavy losses. British units, including the Northumberland Fusiliers and Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, fought in rugged wooded terrain as Austrian spies and explosive bullets were cited.
Special cable dispatch from Italian front describes Arditi unit known as Black Flames breaking through Austrian lines. Captain recounts gas bombardment, fierce melee, and hundreds of Austrian prisoners captured after hand to hand fighting. Ink stained dagger symbol and pride marked the moment.
Italian Alpini from Abruzzi battle near Asiago in trenches attacked by Austrian Edelweiss Divisions 18th 42d and 26th. A Genoese Colonel leads a rescue dash, rallying his men with Remember, boys, on this line we either win or die as they break the circle and reach their surrounded comrades.
In a bold Alpine rescue a British detachment held a high crest while retreating. Alpini forces arrived in time to reinforce, forcing Austrian attackers to withdraw. British cyclists also repelled a larger Austrian force with bayonet charges, capturing prisoners. The action occurred as British units fortify positions on Montello and the Aslago plateau and resist Austrian advances.
Philip Gibbs reports on American troops arriving in France, the British officers observing their readiness and homesickness, and the fresh energy they bring to regimental HQs and front-line tasks. He notes the novelty for Americans, the learning of French, and the renewed resolve of Allied ranks against a wary German foe.
French and German forces clash near Rheims with heavy artillery and gas shells. German advances are halted with prisoners taken and several enemy aircraft downed. Allied bombing targets railway hubs around Villers-Franqueux Fismes and Faverolles as Rheims holds.
War Office report from Paris describes a German assault against Rheims last night with heavy artillery and infantry along the Vrigny to La Pompelle front. French counterfire and multiple counterattacks repelled the Germans with heavy losses. prisoners claim three divisions attacked Rheims, but no day events of note beyond night bulletin.
The official daily report from General Headquarters describes a surprise bombardment on French positions near Rheims using artillery and mine throwers. Infantry detachments captured about fifty prisoners as recon activities continued and patrols near Nieppe Forest and Bethune were repulsed.
In the Clignon sector northwest of Château-Thierry several enemy companies advancing to the attack were repulsed by our advanced posts. Our artillery and mine throwers directed strong surprise fire against enemy positions near Rheims. Infantry detachments followed up the fire preparation. Twenty three enemy aircraft and three captive balloons were shot down yesterday.
British dispatches report raids and artillery activity on the northern British front with gains near Bethune and Hebuterne. Haig’s note cites prisoner captures and machine guns taken in a raid near Bethune, plus air forces destroying fifteen German aircraft and eight British planes missing amid nine-ton bomb drops.
Emperor Charles personally urges Austrian forces as he seeks victory without German aid. He reportedly wanted to cross the Piave and scale Montello, but advisers warned the position was unsafe due to artillery fire and air activity by Anglo-Italian forces. Reuters notes his jealousy of German credit and intent to try anew unaided before requesting help.
Paris dispatch reports on the Italian front fourth day of fighting. Austrians gain ground four kilometers on Montello Plateau and three kilometers near Piave. Prisoner losses for Austria reach about 6,000 as Italian forces preserve their reserves.
Washington observers say the Montello region is the Italian front’s most dangerous spot for Austro-Hungarian advances. The area, held by Italian and British troops, could threaten Italy if penetrated. An Italian expert urges clearing Montello and warns re-crossing the Piave would bring heavy losses for the Austrians.
The article notes a crucial Austrian capture of Montello that would grant artillery control over the plains and impede Italian operations. It ends with confidence that Italian counteraction will soon neutralize the early Austrian advantages.
The Socialist Party formally protests to the Government arguing the increase will surely create the greatest ill feeling. The document cites potential social tensions and calls for governmental reconsideration.
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