Allied Troops Break German Line Eleven Miles Deep South of Somme
London reports rapid Franco British advance south of the Somme with a wedge of eleven miles deep into German territory and Morlancourt captured. Fourteen thousand prisoners and many guns taken as Allies push toward Amiens and the Chaulnes railway, threatening supply lines.
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Somme
Amiens-Chaulnes la Fere
Chaulnes-Roye
Mont Didier
London
Flanders
al- Hed
Picardy
Oise
Alene
Hine
Covalery
Lys
Morlancourt
Loamton
Morevil
Amiens
Paris
Turning Point of War Reflects New Battle Significance
London reports the new battle may be the turning point of the year’s campaign and perhaps the entire war with American involvement cited as the chief factor in this shift.
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London
Allied Forces Break Through German Lines in France
Report from Paris via Associated Press says a brilliant joint operation with the British surprised the enemy, with vast captures of prisoners and guns behind German lines. Dispatches note over 17 000 prisoners and 200 plus guns seized, as German ammo dumps are blown and retreat appears possible. Cavalry patrols and Whippet tanks advance ahead of infantry, with British casualties described as light.
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Associated Presa
Paris
French War Ministry
Associated Press
France
Reuters
French Capture Near Montdidier Claims 3000 Prisoners
Associated Press reports French and British forces seized roughly three thousand prisoners northwest of Montdidier, with light own losses. Cavalry and infantry moved near Chaulnes and Farmerville, advancing for many kilometers and taking several villages. New arrivals listed include H. B. Caldwell in New York, H. Starr in Dallas, Don Bilberry in Barstow, and B. J. Willame in El Paso.
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Associated Press
Mont If
France
Associated
Chaulnes
Farmerville
the Crawford
H. EB. Caldwell
New York City
German Divisional General Captured Among Others in France
With British Army in France, August-Utie reports that a German Divisional General was among several senior officers captured. The note lists Allied advance operations and identifies the captured general as part of the enemy leadership.
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France
Utie
Fresh Bakery Goods Readily On Hand For Early Orders
Advertises fresh bakery goods of best quality kept on hand. Encourages customers to order early and bring baskets to ensure timely delivery for dinner.
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