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Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1918

Page

11

Over the Top in a German Trench Raid 1916

A memoir excerpt recalls World War I trench warfare tactics in France. The narrator describes training drills, deception barrages, and “Over the Top” assaults, including prisoner raids, star shells, and improvised weapons. He notes German signs on their trenches mocking attackers and details the tense prep before the July 1 big push.

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War Stamp drive and community notices at the school

The War Stamp committee met at the schoolhouse with strong turnout. High school pupils sold carnival tickets while Miss Larson of Graettinger taught music. many townsfolk were seen visiting, visiting relatives, and sending telegrams about family who served in the war. Letters from Herb Olsen in France describe ship travel, training in England, camp life, and hopes for Christmas homecoming.

Larson Grachtinger C. Christensen Chicago Albert Ophiem Gladden Floyd Emerson Grinnell Estherville G. Wheeler E. Chapman Fort Dodge R. Brown Sibley Drake Frank J. Larson Spirit Lake Herem Marshalltown John Jacoba Jacobs Mya. Pain Eagle Grove Mr. Pain Susie Esther Hansen Mr. Keltz Charley Branley Graettinger Jay Wade Byaith J. Wade A. Yoeh Jackson Minnesota Aipeneay Leland Nelson Neig Uncle Sam Julie Gar Herb. Olsen Mn Mrg J. Olsen Superior Herb France England Tam Camp Mills

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