Italians Seize Four Albanian Villages Under Italian Command
Italian forces in central southern Albania captured Cerevoda Velisost Osoja and Cafa, holding them against Austrian-backed irregulars. Paris reports French aviators bombing Austrian sites in Eastern Albania as Allies appear to push a coordinated front from Lake Presba to Valona. The move may draw Austrian troops from the Julian front while advancing Italian aims to consolidate Adriatic influence and Durazzo access.
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Osum
Berat
Durance
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Perth
Durazzo
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Constantine
Aldaris
Turkey
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Wied
Austria
Eastern Theatre
Mentsorth
Devol River
Rove
Tonaya
Oxum
Velisest
Orrin
World War I Official Frontline Reports March May Engagements
Official statements from London and Rome describe persistent artillery duels across the Western Front near Arras Ypres the Meuse and Champagne. Reports note German aircraft downed and Allied counterattacks repelling assaults on Mont Haut Mont Mant and nearby trenches with prisoners taken and mines exploded. Also mentions Italian front actions at Tonale Ridge Punta di Albidos and Monte Pineul amid rain and fog hampering artillery activity.
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Tonale
Punta di Albidos
Monte Pineul
Rocolann
Vodice
Kaiser's Nephew Died Praising His Conquerors
London May 10 An account of the last days of Prince Karl Friedrich nephew of the German Emperor, wounded and prisoner in France, is told in a letter from Rev. Caldwell official chaplain to German prisoners. The prince praised tennis peers and England and thanked the Australians and hospital staff for kindness. He said he did his best for his country and wished to live, praying hours before he died.
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London
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Caldwell
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France
Amy Sport
Wilding
England
Vre
Take No British Prisoners, Says Kaiser
The German government pushes wireless propaganda against Britain while ignoring the United States. In the Arras trench version of Emperor William's recent speech it was stated that British prisoners should not be taken and, if unavoidable, should be treated with the greatest severity. Emperor William visited Douai and Tournai on May 25 and spoke at both towns.
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Tournai
D Annunzio Inspires Italians in Battle
In Udine the Italian forces fought a fierce hand to hand engagement on the Carto Plateau to recapture San Giovanni. Gabriele D Annunzio, the poet and playwright, inspired the troops with his leadership and example during the heroic struggle. The battle ended with the annihilation of the enemy.
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San Giovanni
Carto
Gabriele D'Annunzio
French Bayonets Four Times Crush Champagne Attack
German forces launch four waves on the Champagne crest held by the French but are repulsed with only a foothold near Mount Haut. British fronts see lively cannonade and skirmishing near Bullegourt and the Scarpe as Haig’s men repel a hostile push near Armentieres. Paris reports heavy gas shells, prisoner captures, and guarded progress toward St Quentin amid ongoing battles along the Aisne and Verdun sectors.
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St Quentin
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Italian Drive Slows Up in World War I Battle Report
Vienna admits losses as Italian force slows near San Giovanni and Monfalcone. Fighting east of San Giovanni and along the Carso front yielded no significant gains. Austrian bulletins note repulse of two Cadorna thrusts and patrol actions across the Trentino and Julian Alps fronts amid rain and fog.
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Monfalcone
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Care [Nin
British Casualties in May Totals 114 118 Officers and Men
May casualty totals show 14 118 killed wounded and missing for British forces. Specifically 25 838 wounded 3 762 officers and 72 480 men missing 828 officers and 420 men killed. The list includes Mesopotamia Palestine Macedonia and Italy as well as expanded coverage versus February.
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Stay St
Battle of
Arras
Maurice
War Office
the Somme
Prizes Offered for U Boat Hunters in German Navy Drive
London May 51 reports the Ministry of Marine will distribute 31250 pounds in prizes of 1250 to officers and crews who sink submarines. The prize pool honors last year’s effort as Norwegian losses mount with the sailing vessel Asters and steamships Glyn and Fridtjof Nan sunk. crew of Valdemar saved.
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Timol
Ateaa
Hruth
Ministry of Marine
Han
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Kenters
London
Christiania
Gerefrat
Asters
Glyn
Glyg
Fridtjof Nan
Valdemar
H J McGray Dies at Front
Herbert J. McGray son of Captain Arthur N McGray, secretary of the Neptune Association of Marine Officers, was killed in action fighting with a Canadian regiment, per a telegram received yesterday by his father.
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Herbert J. McGray
Arthur N. McGriretary
Neptune
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