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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Tommy
Fritz
Bate
Man’s. Land
Brooklyn
Bache
Aelda
Geresan
France
Lne
Strafel
Atwell
Od Pepper
Old Pepper
Ine
Yank
Pepper
Bet & Acariet
Aunienes
Ueber Alles
Fred
Man's Land
Tom- Any
The
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.
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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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