New-York tribune., 1918-02-11
by THO Associated r1Asl

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Feb 10-Five American SOL
dlers were killed. four captured and
one was wounded when an American
patrol was ambushed in No Mans Land
last night by a superior force of Ger
mans
The trap of the Germans was laid
IN front OF our wires. One survivor,
who crawled back to the American lines
with bullet in mis- chest. is unable to
talk
One Of the American patrols. con-
slsting OF fourteen men, went out to
inspect the wire. The men we're mov-
ing cautiously along when the leader
heard suspicious noises ahead. The
formation of the patrol was changed,
when suddenly, according to the sur
vivors. the men found themselves al
most surrounded by large numbers Of
Tie enemy.
Cries "kamerad," Hurls Bomb
A German cried "Kamerad" and then
hurled a hand grenade. The American
infantrymen opened fire with their
rifles and pistols and hurled their gre
nades. The Germans followed suit, and
also brought into action their auto
MATES.
The fight lasted only about a minute
and half, the Germans all the while
yelling "Kamerad." They then retreat
cd. taking with them four Americans
and leaving behind four dead and two
wounded. One Of the unwounded men
crawled 10 where a wounded comrade
lay groaning and gave him water, while
the other wounded soldier dragged him
self through the wire.
Quickly a hail of machine gun and
rifle bullets was directedagainst the
retreating Germans. Meanwhile the
wounded man. who was sergeant.
died in the arms of private who was
endeavoring to give him aid.
The men IN the trenches and the sur
vivors had 4 CLEAN of satisfaction when
the shells from the American guns and
75s, began hitting in a barrage. Cries
and yells in German were mingled with
the explosions. Then the barrage
widened and there were further cries.
proving that the enemy had scattered.
Another Patrol Goes Over Top.
Another patrol quickly went over
the top out into No Man's Land and
found their five dead comrades and one
uninjured survivor Of the first patrol
who had remained beside the. bodies
and was ready to give battle if the
enemy returned.
The greatest courage was exhibited
by the entire patrol, every man OF
which fought hard Until killed or the
enemy had withdrawn.
Our artillery Immediately laid q bar
rage around tho ambushing Germans
and some are believed to have been ac-
counted for. The infantry accounted
for others, as it is certain the attack
ing patrol fought to finish, according
to information trickling in from the
front line.
Enemy Patrol Opened Fire
Our patrolljng soldiers were walking
in front Of our wire entanglements
when big enemy patrol that had been
divided into parties which took up CON
cealed positions opened fire at close
range. The night WAS clear and the
forms OF the Americans made the best
possible targets for the hidden Ger
mans. There is no doubt that the
Americans battled gallantly until com
pletcly overpowcred.
The artillery duel in cur sector con-
tinued to-day. Scores Of airplanes were
out observing and making Photographs
The men in the line were thrilled by
number Of duels high in the sky over
their heads.
An American general now command.
the sector of the front recently taken
over by our troops. When tho Ameri
cans first entered the sector 1t was un-
der the command Of French general
commanding certain large unit Of the
French army. Now we have control
In turning the sector over to tn.
Anne rican general, on February s. the
French commander issued general or
dor which ho