This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 Excerpt: ...in the sector of the advance like cross roads, probable strong points, battery positions, etc. Zero hour was 5:30 A. M. At that moment we were to cut loose with all our small arms fire. The battalion scouts had reported that there were no Germans for 500 meters to the front, but this Fourth of July stuff was to get the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 Excerpt: ...in the sector of the advance like cross roads, probable strong points, battery positions, etc. Zero hour was 5:30 A. M. At that moment we were to cut loose with all our small arms fire. The battalion scouts had reported that there were no Germans for 500 meters to the front, but this Fourth of July stuff was to get the enemy's wind up. The arrangements for supplies and liaison were soon made. We had had no chance to use any ammunition, and about all we asked for was water and food. Poulkes said that orders had arrived at Regtl. Hdq. detailing me to report to the Army School of the Line at Langres on Oct. 1st. I thought of the men we had buried that morning, and reflected grimly that I should probably not matriculate. When the Major finished his instructions, we sat quiet for a moment. Then Fleischmann said "Well, come on, Daddy; we've got a lot to do before dark," and we set out. As we climbed Dead Man's Hill, the Boche balloon saw us, and they amussd themselves by sniping at us with a couple of 88's. We kept about 20 yards apart, so 1hat if one was potted the other could see to the attack. It was rather like playing "Going to Jerusalem." We would linger by a good shi-11 hole and then hustle for the miAt one; and of course the shells would always catch us between two holes, and we would have to flop into some six inch puddle. On arriving at Co. Hdq. I sent for the platoon commanders and sergeants. Welch and McGarrity were left in command of the 3rd platoon; I had perfect confidence in their ability to handle it after their showing two nights before. I knew that the moment we opened fire the German barrage would drop. If he hadn't shortened his range since Monday night we would have it behind us. If he had, we would have to go through it ...
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