Berlin Claims Gains In Somme Sector
German official statements report 30,000 prisoners and 600 guns captured as battles continue near the Somme. British and French forces reportedly repulsed with heavy losses on the line from Bapaume to Beauquesnes and along the Somme front, with Peronne and Ham cited in the advances.
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Monster German Cannon Bombards Paris Forest Find
Paris reports the German monster cannon located in the forest of St Gobain west of Laon about 76 miles from Paris. The siege weapon fired ten inch shells at the city through Sunday noon with intervals of 15 to 20 minutes, yet Paris continued its Palm Sunday routines as alarms sounded and crowds sought shelter.
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Allied Navy Attacks Expected as Germans Prepare Great Drive
Washington reports confident British and French circles that a German spring offensive will reach a peak this week with a North Sea naval dash and a land push. Allied leaders anticipate a counter thrust from reserves and predict a final attempt to break through and demand peace.
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Furious Battle Develops Hear Town of Bapaume
Reports from Washington on March 25 describe a massive western front clash near the Somme with British forces retreating across the Somme while French troops reinforce the sector. Allied troops including Americans are shelling the Toule sector as the battle rages with high casualties and uncertain duration.
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Gas Attack Repelled Between Lens and Hill 70
Canadian war dispatch from the Franco-Belgian front reports English troops opposing Germans near Lens and Hill 70. The telegram from field commanders congratulates allied troops for steadfast defense and vows to crush the new enemy assault.
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Two American Flyers Down German Planes in France
Washington dispatch states Lieutenant Larner Downs destroyed a German aircraft in the Champagne region and Corporal Bayles downed another near Courtecon as American flyers are credited with air victories in France.
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Baker Visits Belgian Front With King Albert
Secretary of War Baker toured the Belgian front on Friday and held a lengthy talk with King Albert after arriving in London. In Havre a German Gotha aircraft was shot down behind Belgian lines. the crew of three was captured.
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Pershing Reports Silent On U S Troop Effects
General Pershing informs war department that the German drive shows heavy losses per British casualties, with Germans paying two to three men for every British loss. French now back their lines toward the Oise as British and French resist fiercely along Croiselles to Tergnier, while the line sits six to seven kilometers behind the third line. President Wilson and officials await further word as the battle rages with heavy German casualties and strong Allied defense.
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French Break Up Attack Fails South of Juvincourt
German troops mounted a surprise assault south of Juvincourt after a heavy bombardment but made no gains. The region saw lively artillery duels near Le Pretre wood Vesges La Fontenelle and Hartmannsweiler Kopf with intermittent fighting north of the Chemin des Dames and further actions in Champagne Monts on the Meuse bank between Courieres wood Bezonvaux and Hartmannsweilerkopf.
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German transport Frankland sinks after mine near Voorland
London reports from Stockholm that the German transport Frankland struck a mine and sank at Voorland while crowded with soldiers cannons and munitions. The entire crew and Admiral van Meyrer were lost. A second Stockholm dispatch dated March 22 says another German transport was blown up near the Aland islands and the Frankland, which came to its rescue, was severely damaged by a separate explosion.
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Fresh German attacks amid heavy fighting near Somme front
Special to The Evening Journal reports fresh German attacks north and south of Bapaume, repulsed by British forces. German troops crossing the Somme between Licourt and Erie south of Peronne were driven back to the eastern bank. French help stabilizes the sector near Noyon as heavy fighting continues with German numbers overwhelming but losing formation.
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Paris Bombardment Fails to Shake City Resolve
Paris residents carry on with business as usual despite long distance artillery fire. The bombardment causes limited destruction and is unlikely to alter the outcome of German military actions, while aiming to terrorize civilians and undermine morale.
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British praise for American engineers aiding to halt Hun drive
London dispatch reports the British headquarters praised the efficiency of American engineers who aided in stopping the German drive. The commendation highlights transatlantic collaboration during the critical offensive period.
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Prince Henry of Reuss Reported Killed on Western Front
Central News reports Prince Henry of Reuss was killed in the great battle on the western front. The notice notes his death in action amid heavy fighting.
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