The American rifleman and the war in Europe
An analysis of the U S Army rifle preference in trench warfare cites the Springfield models 1903 and 1917, marksman training, and superior American shooting tradition. It contrasts American hunter tradition with European limits on ranges and ammunition, arguing the United States produces the best rifles and shooters.
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Daniel Boone
Dave Crockett
Kit Carson
Wild West
Mississippi
Sammy
Camp Perry
Bisley
Europe
Western Hemisphere
United States
National Guard
Germany
Kaises
Teutons
Morgan
New Orleans
Jackson
Pakenham
Alamo
Crockett
Bowie
Santa Ana
America
British Southeast Africa
Clark
Great Northwest
Pike
Rockies
Stenographer for Gen Henry R Hill and rifle prowess
A fragment recounts Private Ira G. Howlett serving as a stenographer for Brigadier General Henry R. Hill, detailing his Camp Logan posting and role. It extols American rifle marksmanship, contrasts it with German grenade use, and praises Canadian kinship and American individuality in arms.
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United States Army
Henry R. Hill
Howlett
Quincy
Fifth Regiment
Camp
Logan
France
Ira G. Howlett
Egypt
Africa
Ypres
Mons
Sammy
Curry Returns From France To Resume Naval Duty
Back from France son of Mr and Mrs J C Curry of Clayton leaves Monday to return to the naval service after spending a two week furlough at home. He traveled as part of a gun crew aboard a Standard Oll tank steamer, enlisted after the war began, trained at Portsmouth and Newport, then assigned to merchant marine service as a first class seaman. He visited ports in France and Italy during a European voyage. He reports engine trouble in a French port late in the trip and notes bombs dropped on Ostend and Peronne Chaunes and Bapaume, with all machines returning.
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J. C. Cury
Clayton
Naval Service
Young Curry
France
Italy
Navy
Portsmouth
Newport
Merchant Marine Service
Curry
Geon
Harry C. Curry
Germans deploy Bavarian cavalry toward Ukrainia
London May 12 report says German detachments of Bavarian cavalry are moving from Flanders toward Ukrainia. The Amsterdam Exchange Telegraph correspondent notes the disturbing situation and troops redeployment.
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London
Ukrainia
Flanders
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Frankfurter Appointed War Labor Administrator
Washington May 12 Felix Frankfurter of Harvard University was appointed by Secretary of Labor Wilson Saturday as administrator of war labor activities.
War Department To Form National Guard
War Department resumes organization of United States guards in Washington with Major Gen McCarter in charge. Militia bureau provides 12 000 drafted men to train with national guard or national army divisions after disqualification. Plan aims to recruit 25 battalions of four companies each totaling 15 000 men. Existing 12 companies already in service as the project proceeds.
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Washington
United States Guards
War Department
Militia Bureau
Department
McCarter
National Guard
National Army
British Aviators Bomb Ostend Dock
London May 12 British aviators reported clear weather on Thursday aiding air operations. Official statement says 27 German planes were shot down and 12 driven down out of control. The attack dropped over 24 tons of bombs on various targets with continuous and particularly fierce fighting toward dusk.
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London
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Ostend
Peronne
Chaunes
Bapaume
Harry C, Curry
Ukraine
Regular Army
Humphreys
Hampshire
Eeeere
Graham
Kellogg's
Ostend Dock
Weilers
Humphrey Hot Water Service
Humphrey
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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