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Sherman’s Hell Was Mild A World War I Front Report
American correspondent Karl H. von Weigand describes a front visit on August 15 near Cambrai through Pozieres and Delville Woods. He portrays the Battle of Somme and Ancre as the war’s fiercest, trenches fortressed, with massive artillery, gas, and constant bombardment. He notes German retreat and British French advances, yet doubts a breakthrough, detailing the grim conditions, cave stations, and the nerve-wracking drumfire that defines modern warfare. He emphasizes the soldiers’ resolve amid hellish scenery and overwhelming fire.
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Karl H. von Weigand
Ni York World
Berlin
le Baule
Somme
Ancre
Lae
Ane
Cont
Lin Pourg
Ulalis
Gard
Min
Detroit
Stu
Conmanier
Peruate
Cambrai
Aml
Pozieres
Delville Woods
England
Germany
ICS
Thiepval
Gallomont