War Campaign of 1918 Showed Many Problems and Theories
The article outlines three German options for 1918: attack in the Western Front with potential double thrusts, an Italian or Balkan strike if the West attack stalls, and a Balkan push aimed at Salonica and Greece. It weighs likely outcomes, costs, and morale effects, noting Italy’s precarious position and the strategic value of Balkans operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Front
Kaiser
Italy
Balkans
West
America
France
Erman
Venice
Salonica
Greece
Ymans
AR Ma AA
Allan Prograil
Poland
East Prussia
Galicia
Roumania
Transylvania Alps
Ler
Dobrudja
Cadorna
San Alps
Udine
Lille
Cambrai
Reims
Theambrai
Mostkely
Somme
Verdun
West Front
Switzerland
Balkan
Jinx
Anak
Imeriest
Adige
Padua
Venetia
Piave
Isonzo
Mt. Tomba
Tsonzo
Russia
Brenta
Arras
Watt
Germany's West Offensive and Salonica's Strategic Value
The analysis argues that a successful Balkan push, especially toward Salonica, would boost German leverage and threaten allied lines, while a decisive western offensive remains the only path to victory. It warns Greece and Bulgaria may tilt to Berlin if Salonica falls, whereas postponing a western attack risks German defeat next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rives
Marne
Italy
Balkans
France
Macedonia
Satonica
Greece
Mitteleuropa
Salonica
Western
Asia
Suez
Gibraltar
Germany
West
Victory and resolve in the western war effort
A wartime exhortation argues that Allied strength will secure victory in the west, condemns peace with tyranny, notes superior manpower and resources, and urges continued sacrifice to defeat Germany before spring campaigns and any offensives in the east. The piece urges persistence through 1918 assessments and calls for unified mobilization.
Kaiser Notes and Telegrams in German Press Debate
The fragment discusses alleged Kaiser notes for an ambassador and whether Gerard copied them as a telegram to Washington. It cites Reich press figures Reventlow and Tageblatt, questioning official denial of an original document and noting a facsimile headed in the Kaiser’s hand as "To the president personally."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Kuteer
Rhs
Baventlow
Tages Iung
Kaiser William
Gerard
Reventlow
Catarrhal Deafness Cure Promised By Constitutional Remedy
A claim that local ear applications fail for catarrhal deafness and only a constitutional remedy can cure it is examined. The cause is described as an inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube, leading to muffled hearing. Hall’s Catarrh Medicine is advertised to act on mucous surfaces and a $100 reward is offered for a case not cured by the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Rash Covered Baby Body
A six week old baby suffered a severe skin rash with blotches and water blisters over most of the body. After failed treatment, Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used and the infant reportedly healed in two weeks. The notice promotes Cuticura products with a requires mail order offer and price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bun
Fenton
Mich
Dept
R. Baiton
Enidere
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Lome
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Romania
Kavala
Monastir
Prussia
Valona
Bari
Brindisi
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Otranto
Dover
Adriatic
Constantine
Belgrade
Constantinople
Babuna
Britain
Metz
Austria
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Trieste
Thin
Vienra
Ariga
Vilna
Buda- Pett
Hungary
Sch Va
Spain
Walt
Morocco
Paris
Obern
Algeria
Rewekas
Atra
Soum Hukaaest
oloFta
Verdin
Rockie
Hamlant
Corman
Lussia
Marne Og Verdun
Harape
Napoleon
Leipsix
Kaiserism
Fros
Columbia
Cal J. Miller
Hotel Pedison
Minneapolis
Allen
Plattsburg
FTER
Ian
Miller Motor Car Co
Sycamore Street
Grant Motor Car Corporation
Clrveland
Baby
Kondon’s
Fortrial
Koabor Mfr. CO
Miencarens
Mien
Ondonn
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