Italians claim heavy enemy losses on Piave front
The report says since June 15 the enemy has lost over 60,000 prisoners including about 1,100 officers and total losses around 150,000 men. Violent battles raged along the Asiago Plateau to the Piave with fierce fighting on Monte di Val Bella Col de Rosso and surrounding hills. The Italian troops held their positions despite counterattacks.
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Enthusiasm Grows in Italy Over Allied Campaign
reports from the front praise Italian army morale and audacious offensive as General Diaz leads heroic efforts. King visits front, Italians laud unity and victory, while Dr. Antonio Stella cords a cable to the American Embassy congratulating Italy on its successes and urging continued achievements.
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German Peace Offer Hinted After Long War Outlook
German Foreign Secretary Dr von Kuhlmann argues war could extend beyond autumn or winter, asserts Germany’s peac e position in contrast to Entente, cites Belgium and Baltic issues, and notes Russia’s unsettled state. He describes Finland’s independence, Livonia concerns, and plans for talks with Bolsheviks in Berlin.
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Austrian Losses Put At 200000 Men In Paris War Report
June 25 Paris reports Austrian losses totaling 200000 men with certain enemy divisions reduced to about two thirds of their strength. Newspapers praise Italian victory and hope General Diaz will press the advantage beyond local actions as Austria retreats toward the Piave. Some doubt transfer of forces from the front will aid Austria.
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Two Austrian Armies Reported Surrounded
London report says Italian line at Piave restored to water edge on west bank. Piave rising, bridges washed away hindering pursuit. Italians reportedly hold 600 prisoners near the new and old Piave. Archduke Joseph and General Wurm forces said nearly surrounded and at risk of surrender.
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Italians Push Advantage After Austrian Defeat
Paris reports indicate a large number of Austrian prisoners captured after the Italian victory. In the last two days at least 10,000 Austrians were taken with hopes the success may trigger further advantageous outcomes for the Italian campaign and broader Allied aims.
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Allies urged to press Austrian weakness in renewed drive
The piece notes Joseph Reinach urging the Allies to strike where Austria is weakest and press for a decisive victory as Austria’s front dissolves. It discusses Italian offensives beyond the Piave, flooding rivers, coastal marshes, and the belief that a German push on the western front may follow the Austrian collapse. Foch’s advice and past actions at Piave are cited.
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Embassy Repeats Claims Of 40000 Austrian Prisoners
The Italian Embassy in Washington cites 40 000 to 45 000 Austrian prisoners as confirmed by Rome dispatches though London reports cast doubt and official counts only show 3 060 to 18 000 prisoners over several days. The embassy notes possible telegraphic errors and awaits further evidence while highlighting battles on the Piave Asiago and Grappa fronts and Italian air and naval actions.
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Washington Sees Overture From German War Aims
Officials in Washington view Germany's latest declaration of war aims, stated in the Reichstag by Dr. von Kuchmann, as a non decisive gesture and seek further clarification amid ongoing international tensions. The report notes cautious interpretations and anticipates further official commentary.
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Fear That Kuehlmann Offended Bulgaria
Special cable from The New York Times reports in The Hague that Dr. von Kuhlmann's Reichstag address lacking Dobrudja details angered all parties. Bulgarian reactions highlight ambitions expanding from Macedonia to Dobrudja and the Aegean coast as Bulgaria presses for greater gains amid war, with commentary by Arthur Dix on Bulgaria.
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Holland Not Encouraged At Amsterdam Stock Exchange
Amsterdam stock traders reacted to Dr. Von Kuchimann's Reichstag remarks with little optimism for peace as the exchange saw no new light. Austria Hungary notes were cautiously seen as reassuring amid firm entente exchanges and a hardening of marks versus francs.
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Y M C A Workers Granted Front Line Work in Italy
Paris reports that fifty American Y M C A workers secured permission to serve at the Italian front supplying soup coffee chocolate and tobacco. Le Roy Corbin of King Street New York attached to the Y M C A has been decorated for bravery in moving supplies under fire.
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Romanian Legion Heads to Front with Italian Army
Rome dated June 24 reports the Romanian Legion recently formed will depart to the front to fight alongside Italy against the common enemy.
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Austrian Crisis Alarms Germans Amid Bombardment
Reports describe German panic as Allied air raids strike Cologne and Rhine towns, wounding about fifty and driving residents from homes. Authorities suppress news while Allies consider expanding raids to Frankfurt Essen and other targets to hasten the war’s end. Major Baracca’s death and losses among top aces in Germany, France, Italy, and the U.S. mark a grim aerial toll.
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Italian ace Baracca found dead in Italy
The Italian Embassy in Rome reports Major Baracca, the leading Italian Army ace, was found dead after disappearing in the initial days of the Austrian Piave offensive. The body was located near the Montello region, confirming his death.
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Diaz Rewarded Elevates Diaz to Fifth in Italian Army
Italian King Victor Emmanuel advances General Diaz ninety numbers on the active list for actions against Austrians. Diaz becomes Italy's fifth ranking general. General Badoglio, Diaz’s chief of staff, is promoted to army commander but remains in his current post.
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Victory Next Year New Plea to Germans
Special to The New York Times reports a neutral country informing the State Department that German authorities are spreading propaganda to shift public opinion toward expecting a stronger outcome next year if this year’s offensive fails. The note suggests Germany counts on a French and Belgian retreat and notes German officers in a neutral country admit letters from Germany showing changing public opinion and surprise at American soldiers of German origin serving loyally in the U S army in France.
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Deep gloom in Vienna and calls for peace spread
Geneva reports that Austria’s defeat in Italy brings widespread dejection in Vienna and Prague with street demonstrations and peace protests. The Konstanz Zeitung questions German troop deployments to bolster weak allies and notes a German naval port being built at Trieste without Austrian consultation, with German officers in command since the loss of the Austrian dreadnoughts.
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