Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
Yankee Fire Drives Foe
Back West of Moselle
When Attack Starts

When Attack Starts
By the Associated Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN LORRAINE,
September 10, 2 pm. (by the
Associated Press).-German
aviation machine gunners and
bornbers attacked what they
supposed to be the American
positions in the region west
of Wanderers last night. The
mist and low clouds, however,
prevented the Germans from
finding their targets. This
Germans themselves were To-
Gated and driven back by anti
aircraft fire.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY N
LORRAINE. September Is. 2:3o pm
German infantry attempted to attach
The American lines west of the
Moselle Tuesday evening, but The
enemy troops were driven back by tn,
fire Of the American artillery.
When observers reported that &
light line of German infantryme r
was approaching the American bis
guns threw a terrific barrage into
that area There were no further
movements by the enemy.
Observers reported this morning
that there were no living Germans II
the region where they were sighted
, last night. Quite a number of dead
however. were seen.
How American Line Runs.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE LORRAINE FRONT. September
II (by the Associated Press).-The
American line on the Lorraine front
on Tuesday afternoon stood as fol-
lows:
Ronvaux, Manheulles. Pintheville
st. Hilaire, Boncourt, Wool, Haumont
q point between Jaulny and RENDER
court, north of Wanderers and south
of Champey to the old line east OF
POnt-A-MOuSSOn-
American artillery. infantry and
avtators made emphatic replies today
TO the German challenge all along
the newly established line. The en-
emy bombarded certain points with
vigor and threw over quantities of
gas, largely of the mustard variety,
while airplanes endeavored to force
their way through the aerial defenses,
but evidence was wholly lacking that
the Germans contemplate any at
tempt to regain the territory they
have lost. Their high command ap-
policy which resulted in the relin-
quishment Of q large section without
bitter struggle.
German Strengthen Line.
Reports brought in by aviators. az
we'll as information obtained from
prisoners, and verified by patrols,
show the Germans are Strengthening
their trenches along the Hindenourg
line, but there IL nothing to show
they are reinforcing their lines to
degree that might indicate strong
counter movement.
Patrols sent out by the Americans
have been successful not only In
reconnaissance, but in bringing in
prisoners Many Of the prisoners
were stragglers. but among them
were the crews of several lost or
isolated machine guns. In some cases
they had been taken from counterins
patrols. .,-.,.,. ..
day on the extreme right of the line.
where the enemy vigorously shelled and
xassed tho woods north OF Pont-a-
Nousson, and in the vicinity OF Marcy.
Machine gun action north OF Bensy was
spirited, while the German artillery wa
sctive from Haumont to the Mon PiafsiI
farm To the east Of the Moselie there
has been skirmishing. but it was OF Mt
tie consequence. The allied outposts are
gradually pushing toward that region;
The comparative ease with ~hlcn tne
Germans were driven from the positions
they had held for more than three
wears IL. believed in some quarters &c
have been a result Of Understanding
the ability Of the Americans 1t Is con-
sidered possible they may have ex,
pected Gen. Pershing's troops. carried
Wv by enthusiasm, to overstep tbs
limits Of prudence by advancing into
reCion where they might have beer
forced to sacrifice large NUMBERS o.
men or to retire. 1t has been specln-
cally stated. however. that the opera
ton was one for limited detectives only
Towns Are in Flames.
AMERICAN ARMY HEADQUAR'
TIERS IN LORRAINE. Monday, Sep
tember 16.-In addition to the towns
along the Moselle, which would fall
into American hands should the enc
my withdraw behind the Hindenbure
line and which he is burning, other
fires have been started by the Ger
mans. The towns Of Donmartin-la-
1-hausee and Lachaussee. both on the
Hindenburg line, are in flames.
The fighting yesterday on the new
American front. in Lorraine, was Tea
tured by the gallant action OF an
American staff officer. When the Of
ficer saw there was danger of part
of his advancing forces being out.
thanked by German machine gunners
he personally led his men in charge
against the guns. He captured one
gun himself and his men took the
others. The officer was wounded
probably mortally.
division operating on the eastern
wing Of the American offensive sec
tor They had taken the village OF
Norroy and were pressing onward IN
the face of opposition from machine
gun nests.
The irregular advance suddenly ex.
posed one unit to a flanking fire anc
the officer forgot that he, as staff
officer, was supposed to stay away
from the fighting and rushed in. 1t is
understood that he has been recon-
inended for recognition Of his bravery.
Fierce Fights Continue
South of St. Gobain