25 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1918
Page
1
The British commander Haig strengthens resistance with fresh French reinforcements as fighting rages along a fifty mile sector in France. Reports describe a shell wrecked city midway through the clash and the Germans facing stiffened Allied resistance amid five days of heavy combat with both sides locked in a deadly struggle.
The shell wrecked city of Papaume sits along a 50 mile battle front in France as the fifth day of the German offensive yields heavy fighting. British resistance stiffens while French troops reinforce the Somme front and a mixed British French and American reserve is held for a counter thrust against the Germans.
Berlin reports Bapaume captured by German forces after a 24 hour battle. London says Kent coast houses shook from bombardment as the great french engagement nears its fifth day. About 2,000,000 men involved on a 50 mile front with Peronne Ham and Chauny reportedly in German hands.
Paris reports French troops relieved the British on part of the Noyon sector front. Heavy German attacks were repulsed elsewhere as fighting continued on the right bank of the Oise with continued artillery exchanges and renewed assaults east of Suippes and near Badonvillers.
British forces south of Peronne launch powerful counter attacks driving Germans from the western to eastern bank of the Somme. The Germans renew storm assaults in the Bapaume sector but are repulsed with heavy losses as fighting resumes after a brief lull. A foothold in a British trench line was eliminated.
Berlin claims Bapaume and Nesle captured after twenty four hours of fighting on the western front. The war office says allied prisoners in five days of the offensive total 45 000. American troops are noted among forces drawn back through wooded terrain near Neville and Calmont as Germans push on toward the Somme.
Paris reports bombardment from unseen forces with shells falling before 7 a.m. Casualties noted from the air raid while officials seek the source of the long-range attack. Washington reports ambassadorial dispatches detailing the Paris shelling and ongoing efforts to counter the threat.
A wartime briefing notes Washington and allied embassies emphasizing cautious, weighed information. Experts assert the enemy’s demands remain out of proportion to current realities and efforts.
Cables from Gen Pershing indicate routine matters but reflect his latest observations as Allied forces defend a major British line. Reports from Washington say 97 divisions identified in action and about a million front-line troops engaged. Officials expect two more days of heavy fighting before the assault meter peaks.
The front reports a fierce clash near Bapaume twelve miles north of Perrone as enemy forces push with nearly a hundred divisions. The Kaiser is said to be personally directing operations along the line in a bid for strategic control.
British French American and Portuguese troops engage on a fifty mile front in France as German forces push toward Bapaume Chauny Perrone and Ham. Berlin claims 30 000 prisoners and 606 guns seized in four days of fighting. American troops viewed as a morale boost in London with reports of Turkish Bulgarian and Austro-Hungarian divisions sent to the front.
Information received in Washington shows that the terrific force of the early German attack has slackened in the face of British defense. The report emphasizes a slower German advance and the resilience of Allied lines amid ongoing operations.
Washington reports note German advance slowed and British defense holding. Officials say no official word on American participation, but sources accept that American troops will take part in the counter assault soon. Prisoner tallies show 16,000 day one, 9,000 day two, and 5,000 day three, signaling German strains and retreat pressures.
Rome reports a formidable enemy offensive is planned for the Italian front as conditions allow. Deputy Bevione notes continuous Austrian arrivals and artillery reinforcements, with aviation and munitions depots under construction.</s>
London and Washington dispatch Field Marshal Haig praise for British and American forces. King George expresses confidence in the soldiers while President Wilson commends their steadfastness and the Allied effort toward final victory. Weather note: fair tonight and Tuesday.
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