Allies Hold Line as German Attacks Rattle Fronts
British and French forces report stout defense along the Somme and north of the line near Noyon and Arras. German offensives lash the sector from Beaumont Hamel to Montdidier with heavy bombardments and fierce fighting but gains are repulsed and the Allies maintain positions in the face of intensified pressure.
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No Man's Land
Acheville
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London
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Simoak
Montdidiere
Amiens
Roye
Tolay
Noyon
Lasaigny
Oise
Haye
Paris
Montdelferme
Porih
Teefon
War Office
Arras
Beaumont- Hamel
Puinleux
Moyenneville
Albert
Boyelles
Deaumont- Hamel
Paisieux
British and French Hold Front As German Pushes Wane
In the last 24 hours German gains were few amid widespread Allied resistance. British counterattacks and repulses claimed small but notable successes along the front near Arras and the Scarpe river. Paris reports fierce fighting around Montdidier with French regiments engaging hand to hand and inflicting heavy losses on German forces.
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Reuter
Paris
Lassigny
Noyon
Oise
Montdidier
War Office
Aar
Lassieny
Montdidiere
Wdiatere
US soldiers praised as war veterans by French captain
Paris reports a wounded French captain returning from the front describes American soldiers as exceptionally effective in battle. He notes two wounded American officers and says all wore French War Crosses earned on the field. He credits Americans for skill and urges Red Cross women to assist them.
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Paris
Somme
la Liberte
Dragoons
Red Cross
RUSSIANS MUST FIGHT FOR REGULAR ARMY
Moscow reports say M Podvoreky, assistant minister of war, urges immediate creation of a regular army with sixteen hour workdays and strict discipline. He dismisses guerrilla warfare as ineffective and calls for compulsory training and mobilization across commercial and military sectors. Pravda notes Red guard recruitment struggles due to bourgeois opposition.
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Moscow
Associated Press
M. Podvoreky
Russia
M. Podgolsky
Pravda
Red Guard
German Terms of Independence Report From Stockholm
Washington dispatch says Germany will recognize Lithuania independence if it joins the German Confederation and assumes part of Germany’s war obligations. The report cites a Marine at Stockholm stating Germany’s agreement conditions and implications for Baltic affairs.
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Washington, Biarch
American Marine
Stockholm
Germany
Lithuania
German Crown Prince Forces Reach Somme Front
Berlin dispatch reports German crown prince troops breached up to sixty kilometers inland from the Somme and captured Montdidier. German logies kept within normal limits though heavier at vital front points. Slightly wounded estimated at 66 to 70 percent.
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Berlin
London
British Admiralty
Somme
Montedidier
M Adoo Plan Sets Higher Salaries for Rail Officials
Washington March 28 Director General McAdoo will propose a salary limit for railroad officials and require railways seeking to exceed it to cover the excess themselves. There is no plan to reduce pay to nominal sums, it is said.
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Washington
McAdoo
Fourteen W W W members dismissed in Chicago
Chicago reports fourteen of the 140 members of the I W W under charges of sedition and disloyalty were dismissed from custody to federal court on motion of the government. The cases against them were deemed weak. Eleven others remain at large. 118 defendants remain to be tried Monday.
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Frank K. Nebeker
Joe Barreck
Ed Cunningham
B. E. Sable
J. Fishburn
Charles Garcia
Mowes
3. E. Rogers
Frank Russell
Abs Schram
George B. Stone
Jouls Porri
H. A. Giltner
Frank Keil
Fred ©. Reiter
German Soldiers in British Uniforms Captured on Front
Paris report says several German soldiers dressed in British uniforms to sow confusion on the front were captured and executed, per the Intransigent. The incident highlights deceptive tactics used during the conflict and the resulting arrests.
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Sokiers
Paris
Von Hertling Praises Army and Leadership
Amsterdam March 28 Chancelor von Hertling telegraphed Field Marshal von Hindenburg expressing sincere admiration for the splendid deeds of our army and satisfaction over decorations for von Ludendorff and General von Luden dorff. He said the German nation rejoices and that victory is necessary with Hindenburg and Ludendorff. Von Hindenburg replied the army will not relax and, with God's help, has won the land and laid a foundation for a strong German peace.
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von Hertling
von Hindenburg
von Ludendorff
Hindenburg
Field Marshal von Indenburg
General Wood To Be Examined For Duty Status
Major General Leonard Wood lies in Washington awaiting a military board examination to decide if he returns to France to command active fighting troops or remains in the United States on inactive duty. Some friends fear he will not be returned to active service.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
France
United States
Turkish Force Destroyed in Hit Area by British
London report says the entire Turkish force in the Hit area of Mesopotamia has been destroyed or captured by British forces. About three thousand Turkish prisoners were taken as Hit, located on the Euphrates about 100 miles west of Baghdad, was evacuated by Turkish troops who retreated toward Khan-Baghdad. The British Euphrates column pressed a vigorous campaign along the river.
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London
Mesopotamia
Euphrates River
Bagdad
Khan-Baghdad
Hit
Euphrates
George Lloyd appeals for urgent haste to move American troops
Washington reports Lord Reading’s New York speech urging rapid troop deployment to France. British and French officials, informed by General Pershing and Secretary Baker, expect a force of one million or more in the field this year, contingent on ship production and Allied support.
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Washington
Lloyd-George
France
New York
Lord Reading
Perahing
Bilas
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Baker
Italian Shells Damage Depot Early War Report
Rome March 38 Official report says artillery attacked enemy movements on the road to the seat of Bademocahe and caused a depot explosion east of Vider. Patrols forced enemy parties to retire at Concalaghi and east of Caves necherina. British aviators shot down two enemy airplanes east of At Doan di Piave.
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Bademocahe
Vider
Concalaghi
Cavesnecherina
Doan di Piave
Officers Expect Counter Attacks In Allied War Effort
Washington dispatch notes American officers anticipate counter attacks as the war map changes. Analysts expect developments of a major counter assault to begin showing on the battlefield today or tomorrow amid mounting casualties and evolving tactics.
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Butte
Moustat
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