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Foreign News
May 1, 1916
Valdez Daily Prospector
Valdez, Alaska
What is this article about?
German forces launched offensives in the Verdun region, with artillery duels and infantry attacks under shellfire, but all were repulsed by French lines with heavy German losses, as per Paris war office bulletin on May 1.
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GERMANS TAKE OFFENSIVE
VERDUN ARTILLERY DUEL IN PROGRESS
Infantry Attacks Made Under Cover of Shellfire
Results in Repulse of the Germans With Heavy Loss of Life--Fighting all Along Front.
PARIS, May 1.--An official bulletin issued by the war office today states that the Germans have again assumed the offensive all along the line in the Verdun region. A terrific artillery fire is maintained, under cover of which the infantry is being hurled with terrific violence against the French lines. The bulletin states that the German attacks, without exception, have been repulsed, and that they have suffered heavy losses.
VERDUN ARTILLERY DUEL IN PROGRESS
Infantry Attacks Made Under Cover of Shellfire
Results in Repulse of the Germans With Heavy Loss of Life--Fighting all Along Front.
PARIS, May 1.--An official bulletin issued by the war office today states that the Germans have again assumed the offensive all along the line in the Verdun region. A terrific artillery fire is maintained, under cover of which the infantry is being hurled with terrific violence against the French lines. The bulletin states that the German attacks, without exception, have been repulsed, and that they have suffered heavy losses.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Verdun Offensive
German Attacks
Artillery Duel
Infantry Repulse
French Lines
Heavy Losses
Where did it happen?
Verdun Region
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Verdun Region
Event Date
May 1
Outcome
german attacks repulsed without exception; germans suffered heavy losses
Event Details
Germans assumed offensive all along the line in Verdun region with terrific artillery fire; infantry hurled violently against French lines under cover of shellfire; all attacks repulsed.