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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1918

Page

2

Pershing's Men Ready to Aid In Final German Push

Allied leaders express belief that German offensive near Montdidier is near its peak and may be repulsed. Pershing and French commanders consider pooling forces under a single high command as American troops augment French and British lines. The mood in Paris and London is cautiously optimistic about holding the front and inflicting further German setbacks.

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War committee hears details on German preparations and Allied moves

General Bell testified on German two months of prep for the present drive and Allied precautions. He described gunfire detection methods and countermeasures used near American lines as General Pershing trains troops for the defense amid evolving battlefield science.

J. Frankl Bellowday Kolb Bell Benates Mites Sas Aheinbere Jain General Bel Pershing Seta Bushin

Londoners hear of a great British resolve in war

A London front page describes a week of seismic shock to Britons as the nation unites against a common peril. The piece notes mass support for France, disintegration of political factionalism, and a public mood shaped by reports from America, the war’s magnitude, and the heavy toll on civilian life.

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Fragmented Weather Liftoffs Amidings Near Reverie at Night

Ambiguous dawn to night forecast hints at erratic winds and shifting skies around Reverie, with stray phrases indicating unsettled air over Mirtipa and nearby regions. Reports mention tremulous readings and tentative passages toward a notable event linked to a French line and a distant station.

Germans Conceal Losses From Public View Belgians Suffer

A long dispatch reports Germans hiding war losses from the public as wounded are sent to Belgium rather than Germany. Trains move through Ghent and Lous, with routes restricted and civilians barred. Belgian informants note troop buildup, while Belgians remain confident, despite signs the war may end soon.

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Allies Unshaken by Counter Blows

Allied lines held firm as German counterattacks along the Somme pressed British troops. British forces reportedly repelled assaults while maintaining positions from north of Albert to the Ancre, with heavy fighting reported and prisoners taken as casualties rose.

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War dispatches on Somme actions and German advances

The correspondent reports heavy fighting on the Somme front with German forces advancing and riverine disruptions. Allied efforts slow, weather hindering, and supply lines strained as troops press to hold key positions near Montdidier and the Avre river valley.

TENS ME PRICULITES AMSTERDAM MAYAN 2

A garbled report discusses European papers and German guidance on western fronts. It mentions difficulties and names Terral Aiba Unit Uke faible and mentions MayaniaT von flindenbeeiss Uhey and CaN MdeNL amid statements about future innovations and tactics.

Amsterdam Mayan Weidner Alowead Terral Aiba Uta Forticeminys

Americans in France eager to be in fray in patrols

Americans in France push through enemy trenches during night patrols near Paul and northwest of the front. Six U S troops moved between dugouts under fire, gathering intelligence while sustaining exposure to electric shack burns and sniper fire. Four prisoners were later reported captured as the patrols returned to their lines.

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Grim front lines in Montlidter siege reported

Fragmented dispatches describe German advances near Montlidter and village seizures by a German force. Allied counterfire and artillery bombardment are noted, with emphasis on sustained fighting and casualties as the enemy presses forward in the region.

British Hens Undhroren and Severe Allied Losses

British forces faced heavy losses as advances faltered on the Sibine Me Bellish base. Allied counteroperations reported intensified fighting with captured enemy positions. Prisoner declarations indicated harsh conditions and disruptions to supply lines. The war effort continued amid mounting casualties and strategic pressure.

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