Britons Ready Stand On New Line In Somme Reversal
British forces hold the line west of Albert after a retirement from Albert. Haig reports heavy fighting between the Ancre and Somme rivers, with Germans shelling toward Hamel and Beaumont-Hamel. Simultaneously, Amiens looms as the next major objective amid persistent German pressure.
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Somme
Ancre
Meulte
Haig
Auchonvillers
Albert
Arras
Amiens
Hindenburg
Pozieres Ridge
Ovillers
Warlencourt
Fiers
Longueval
Montauban
Mametz
Courcellete
Ricosieres
St. Gobian Forest
Roye
Noyon
Simms
Bray
Cortres
Meaulie
Bauapume
Bapaume
Leame
Montaub
Combles
Fliers
Battle Crisis in 48 Hours Reported by General Maurice
London March 27 Gen Maurice director of operations announced that in a night attack the enemy forced the British back near Mericourt and Sailly and captured Morancourt. He said the situation could develop into a battle crisis within 48 hours.
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London
Maurice
Mericourt
Sailly
Somme
Morancourt
Huns Failing To Follow Out Plan Of Drive
United Press correspondent reports German offensive aims at breaking Britain and terrorizing French civilians inside Paris open cities. He says morale in Paris and other cities is high and both sides are determined to win at any cost. The article notes four months of defensive prep and anticipation of a wider attack on the French front.
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HUNS
Germany
Great Britain
Paris
Poilus
Teutons Say Peace Terms Now Unacceptable
Amsterdam March 27 The Koelnisch Zeitung reports that Germany says peace on terms a week ago is no longer possible. The note emphasizes a new stance and signals a shift in wartime diplomacy through copies received in Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam
Koelnisch Zeitung
Kaiser thanks crown prince for Grenadier Guard leadership
Amsterdam dispatches report the Kaiser telegraphing to the German crown prince praising his troops great success against the British army. He expresses hearty recognition and confidence the Grenadier Guard will honor its princely chief.
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Amsterdam
Grenadier Guard
Get Ready For the 20th Round
The editorial urges home front support in the Western front war, framing a decisive 20th round knock out. It asks readers in Seattle to back Uncle Sam with Thrift Stamps and Liberty Bonds to aid Allied efforts and push back the German advance toward Paris.
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Paris
England
Belgium
Aln
Seattle
Teuton General Dies in Battle
Amsterdam dispatches report General Von Blottwitz commander of a German division in the St. Quentin assault killed in action Friday. The name may be Blottwitz likely an error for Blottwits in the German sources.
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Amsterdam
von Blottwitz
St. Quentin
Germans Hoped to Take Paris by March Front Offensive
Petrograd reports Russian officials and Brest-Litovsk delegates say German officers openly discussed a forthcoming western front offensive aimed at Paris.
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Paris
United Press
Petrograd
Brest-Litovak
German Hordes Fall Behind In Drive Schedule
March 27 report assesses the German spring offensive as lagging behind its timetable. Allied air supremacy and reserves improve morale, while British and French lines hold with no panic. The piece notes potential French participation and cautious planned operations near Arras and Amiens.
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ED L. Keen
United Press
Landon
Altho
Albert
Amiens
Arras
Odessa Recaptured as Russian Troops Advance on Black Sea
Russian Bolshevik forces retake Odessa after a bloody fight with Teutons. The Black Sea fleet aided the operation and Soviet troops also recaptured Nikolayev and Kherson, key grain centers along the Dnieper and Bug rivers, threatening Teuton Black Sea control.
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Moscow
Odessa
Teutons
Black Sea
Nickolaieff
Kherzon
Dnieper
Bug River
Trotsky Calls Men To Colors For New Drive
Petrograd reports Trotsky declares universal military training and orders top grades to report immediately as old officers mobilize. Ukrainian rada splits over German demands for sugar and bread with four members willing to comply and resignations not withdrawn amid sharpened conflict.
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Trotsky
United Press
Petrograd
Russia
Germany
Rada
M. Pettiieur
M. Golfibovitch
Haig thanks Wilson for resolve to fight on for freedom
Field Marshal Haig responds to President Wilson with a message of steadfast support and gratitude. He praises the soldiers’ valor in the ongoing great battle and says they are determined to fight without counting the cost until mankind’s freedom is secure. Douglas Haig signs the message.
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Washington
President Wilson
Field Marshal Haig
Douglas Haig
Allies to gain West Front mastery says Clemenceau
Paris dispatch quotes Premier Clemenceau declaring that within 48 hours the Allies will master the situation on the western front. He spoke to the ministerial council after returning from the front and warned of continued German threat to Amiens. The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger quotes Lausanne reporting an Allied hold on heavy artillery.
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Clemen
Paris
Clemenceau
Amiens
Berlin
Lokal Anzieger
Haig Urges British Troops to Stand Fast in Crisis
London dispatch reports Field Marshal Haig issued a general order to British troops in France and Flanders. He warns of a crisis in the war, notes heavy enemy losses in the last two days, and directs rapid reinforcement to prevent the enemy from achieving its objective. He calls on every rank to exert steadfastness and utmost effort.
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London
Field Marshal Haig
Flanders
France
Flame
Enfeebled enemy pressed as French line holds firm
Paris reports the enemy, weakened and forced to slacken, was seen everywhere last evening and during the night. French troops defended the ground from Echell and St. Aurin to raignes and north of assigny, with the left bank of the Oise held. Strong enemy patrols tried to reach positions northwest of Noyon, while bombardment continued along the front.
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Paris
War Office
Echell
St. Aurin
Raignes
Assigny
Noyon
Oise
British Mass Reserves for Counter Blow at Foe
Paris dispatch quotes Sub Secretary of War Abrams saying only a few French divisions are engaged. He says most of the French army waits while powerful British reserves are on the field. Berlin reports enemy holds reserves south of the penetrated front to cover a flank maneuver.
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Paris
Abrams
Amsterdam
Berlin
Mank
M. Abrams
Oise
Allied counter plans loom as German drive falters
In the day’s war bulletin British and French reports say German forces are being worn down by heavy losses and fatigue. Allies hold south of the breached front as French officials note only a few divisions engaged and reserves held in readiness. Haig cites stability around Albert with a repulse south of the Somme and a brief retirement near Bray.
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Albert
Amiens
Haig
Somme
Bray
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