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Foreign News
May 20, 1918
The Guthrie Daily Leader
Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
What is this article about?
German air raid on London fails; four aircraft shot down by defenses during a two-hour battle. Several bombs dropped, but warnings allowed sheltering. Raid occurred last night under bright moonlight.
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ANOTHER HUN RAID ON LONDON FAILS
London, May 20—A calm summer-like night tempted the Germans to try last night their air raid on London and four of the raiders fell before the defense of London.
The moon was shining brightly when the raiders crossed the southeastern point and headed for the metropolis.
The usual warnings were given promptly and the people had time to reach shelters before the guns in the neighborhood of London were heard.
The firing was almost continuous for more than two hours and was unusually severe. Several bombs were dropped by the raiders.
The number of enemy aircraft is not known, but they seem to have been more numerous than usual.
London, May 20—A calm summer-like night tempted the Germans to try last night their air raid on London and four of the raiders fell before the defense of London.
The moon was shining brightly when the raiders crossed the southeastern point and headed for the metropolis.
The usual warnings were given promptly and the people had time to reach shelters before the guns in the neighborhood of London were heard.
The firing was almost continuous for more than two hours and was unusually severe. Several bombs were dropped by the raiders.
The number of enemy aircraft is not known, but they seem to have been more numerous than usual.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
German Air Raid
London Defense
Raiders Shot Down
Aerial Bombardment
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
May 20
Outcome
four raiders fell; several bombs dropped
Event Details
Germans attempted an air raid on London on a calm summer-like night under bright moonlight. Raiders crossed southeastern point and headed for metropolis. Warnings given promptly, people reached shelters. Guns fired continuously for over two hours, unusually severe. Number of enemy aircraft unknown but more numerous than usual.