Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-01
SATURDAY EVENING. JUNE i, 1918.
EVENTS OF WEEK

EVENTS OF A WEEK
The second phase of the German spring offensive
began early in the week, and has continued through the
five or six days that have elapsed. The German forces.
which had for several weeks confined their offensive
Efforts to local attacks on various sectors. suddenly sprang
into life in two places, where simultaneous blows were
struck. These were in Flanders and along the Aisne
Atween Scissors and Rheims. For a time the real co.
1ect of the enemy was in doubt Several possibilities
presented themselves. The real offensive might develop
in Flanders, with the southern movement intended to
distract attention and prevent the sending of reserves to
the northern sector, and in this way the Germans might
hope to break through the allied lines and make a dash
for the channel ports. The reverse might be true, with
the real offensive directed toward Paris by way of the
Marine. Or both attacks might be intended to cover a
determined attack on Amiens, which is the most impor-
tant city within striking distance Of the Germans
Whether intended in that manner or not, the Aisne
movement has thus far been the principal one. There
was hard fighting in Flanders, and the attack there was
by no means a flimsy diversion. But there the Germans
were beaten off without gaining a single one of their
opjectives. and the week closed with the allies in full
control Of every point that they held at the beginning
of the movement.
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&H4s35aardx on March 21. While the French and British
NaaAsyeRsbsen forced back, at no point were their lines
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gxkaspn@ssnormous waves, and they have suffered great
SNsIlaNsNGEssSS9But they have been able to keep enough men
moving forward SO that the last contingent has been able
TO hold its ground. Berlin reports the capture of $4,000
prisoners and considerable quantities Of material. t@t
In connection with this movement there are to be
noted the fact that British troops are now in the Rheims
district, farther south than they have been before, and
that Americans are holding a section of line in Picardy
many miles from the location of most Of the American
troops near the Lorraine border. The Americans have
for the first time carried out an independent offensive
Of a more ambitious character than the numerous raids
in which they have been engaged farther east and south.
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in force on a front Of some two miles and penetrated
the German lines a mile and a quarter. One result Of
their activity was the capture of the village Of Cantigny,
out Of which they drove the Germans, capturing some
200 prisoners The Germans have not enjoyed the loss
Of the village. and have made several vigorous attempts
to retake it. but the Americans have made good their
capture. and are still in possession Of the place.
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coincident with the German offensive came an at
tack on the Austrians by the Italians in the district
northwest Of Lake Garda. The Italians captured several
important mountain positions. which they stil hold, ana
sent qpite . number Of prisoners to the rear. This move
Annent Is believed to have been for the dual purpose Of
dsransing the Austrian plans for q forward movement.
and 70 discourage the sending OF Austrian troops to aid
II the German offensive
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