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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
8
Special dispatch reports the French Foreign Legion holding and repelling a three to one German assault near No Man’s Land on June 12. Legionnaires and mixed nationalities reportedly killed hundreds, with officers citing numerous citations and medals for bravery while praising American troops.
The Washington casualty list for June shows 39 total deaths and injuries among American forces. Officers and enlisted men include multiple KIA, DOW, disease, and missing in action cases, with Marines listing 10 KIA or DOW and 172 wounded or missing, plus 907 total casualties across services. Fragmented names and hometowns follow, noting several officers and enlisted men by unit and residence.
The unit maintained position against numerically superior foes with heavy losses. Private Saldana saved a machine gun after expending ammunition, Corporal Tonka mowed down attackers alone, and Sergeant Mourier defended his post despite wounds. Private Makarenkoff and Captain Veiber also displayed courage while defending guns. The force included Americans like Al Molellan who fought despite not passing US physicals. Jack Neyer, wounded after three years in the legion, killed a German in hand to hand combat.
American forces press the assault in Maine, penetrating enemy trenches. One German killed and another wounded as the engagement continues, with reports detailing casualties and tactical gains from the day’s combat.
Hilaire Belloc reports late dispatches from the Malian front noting a reversal of perceived peril. He details Italian and Austrian moves around the Piave and Asiago, the strategic importance of bridgeheads near San Dona and Nervesa, and the crucial danger along the mountain front where even orderly retirement could disrupt lines of communication. The piece highlights German presence and strong Allied counterattacks, especially in the mountains, warning of grave consequences if the front collapses there.
Washington June 11. Pershing says aside from patrol activity in Picardy Lorraine and the Vosges no important developments at American lines in France. In the Vosges a hostile raid was broken up by American fire. Moderate artillery fighting occurred in Picardy Chateau Thierry and the Woevre with patrols active in all three regions. Local enemy attacks in the Woevre and Chateau Thierry were repulsed with losses. several prisoners were taken, including an officer. Continuous artillery action marked night operations on both sides.
William L. McPherson analyzes Borevie’s Italian front push. He compares it to Ludendorff, noting a broader Ninety mile front aim, dispersed attacks, and uncertain gains. The piece discusses Caporetto lessons, Austrian leadership, and shifting loyalties among Slav troops amid a German-leaning war effort.
Continues very active in this region and in Picardy. The report notes ongoing operations and heightened regional engagement, with officials marking sustained momentum and coordination efforts across localities.
American observers signaled a bar rage as German raiders aimed to seize Xivray in the Toul sector. The raid planned with 600 troops and three entry points failed. eight prisoners including a lieutenant were captured and others killed or dispersed by US artillery and machine guns.
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