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Tuesday, July 9, 1918
Very cold and raining. The same trouble.
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Likely location: Marne sector, France
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July 1918 marked the turning point of the war. The Second Battle of the Marne (July 15–August 6) stopped the final German offensive and launched the Allied counterattack. Margaret was in the Marne sector during this crucial period.
Research Links for Further Study
- Watson, A. (2016). German spring offensives 1918. In 1914-1918-Online: International Encyclopedia of the First World War. Freie Universität Berlin.
- Library of Congress. (n.d.). The American Expeditionary Forces. Library of Congress Digital Collections.
- Boissoneault, L. (2017, April 12). The women who fried donuts and dodged bombs on the front lines of WWI. Smithsonian Magazine.
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Monday, July 8, 1918
Rain and cold, very discouraging, but we did our best. The cover came down several times and we got wet but that is all in war.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Marne sector, France
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July 1918 marked the turning point of the war. The Second Battle of the Marne (July 15–August 6) stopped the final German offensive and launched the Allied counterattack. Margaret was in the Marne sector during this crucial period.
Research Links for Further Study
- Watson, A. (2016). German spring offensives 1918. In 1914-1918-Online: International Encyclopedia of the First World War. Freie Universität Berlin.
- Library of Congress. (n.d.). The American Expeditionary Forces. Library of Congress Digital Collections.
- Boissoneault, L. (2017, April 12). The women who fried donuts and dodged bombs on the front lines of WWI. Smithsonian Magazine.
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Sunday, July 7, 1918
Went to church but did not stay long as we could not understand. It was a poor church. It was a very pretty day and we had our place under the tree.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Marne sector, France
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July 1918 marked the turning point of the war. The Second Battle of the Marne (July 15–August 6) stopped the final German offensive and launched the Allied counterattack. Margaret was in the Marne sector during this crucial period.
Research Links for Further Study
- Watson, A. (2016). German spring offensives 1918. In 1914-1918-Online: International Encyclopedia of the First World War. Freie Universität Berlin.
- Library of Congress. (n.d.). The American Expeditionary Forces. Library of Congress Digital Collections.
- Boissoneault, L. (2017, April 12). The women who fried donuts and dodged bombs on the front lines of WWI. Smithsonian Magazine.
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Thursday, July 4, 1918
Had a great time taking down the tent and getting ready to move and was very busy but got through and went to dinner. Had a fine dinner with the Maj. Then we went for a farewell walk and enjoyed ourselves very much. We were told that we would not leave till the 6th so all we could do was rest up. On Friday we left for our new place.
Came in the Capt.’s car, and we sure did enjoy the fine ride. We got to the dirty French village, and it was hard after our last wonderful camp. The next day we put up a tarpaulin and had a real good place.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Marne sector, France
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July 1918 marked the turning point of the war. The Second Battle of the Marne (July 15–August 6) stopped the final German offensive and launched the Allied counterattack. Margaret was in the Marne sector during this crucial period.
Research Links for Further Study
- Watson, A. (2016). German spring offensives 1918. In 1914-1918-Online: International Encyclopedia of the First World War. Freie Universität Berlin.
- Library of Congress. (n.d.). The American Expeditionary Forces. Library of Congress Digital Collections.
- Boissoneault, L. (2017, April 12). The women who fried donuts and dodged bombs on the front lines of WWI. Smithsonian Magazine.
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Monday, June 17, 1918
Some fine day, cold and plenty of noise. All ready to go. We put our things together again and were at alert, ready to leave.
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Likely location: Noyers-Saint-Martin, Oise, France
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June 1918 was a pivotal month. American forces fought at Belleau Wood and Château-Thierry, proving themselves in fierce combat. Margaret was stationed near Noyers-Saint-Martin in the Oise department before moving as the front shifted.
Research Links for Further Study
- Watson, A. (2016). German spring offensives 1918. In 1914-1918-Online: International Encyclopedia of the First World War. Freie Universität Berlin.
- Library of Congress. (n.d.). The American Expeditionary Forces. Library of Congress Digital Collections.
- Boissoneault, L. (2017, April 12). The women who fried donuts and dodged bombs on the front lines of WWI. Smithsonian Magazine.
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Sunday, June 16, 1918
A good day. Col. B. came and we had meeting; it was fine. We had a very good day; lots of fun and airplanes and noise. Many of the boys from the dear old 18th came to see us and it was a treat.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Noyers-Saint-Martin, Oise, France
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June 1918 was a pivotal month. American forces fought at Belleau Wood and Château-Thierry, proving themselves in fierce combat. Margaret was stationed near Noyers-Saint-Martin in the Oise department before moving as the front shifted.
Research Links for Further Study
- Watson, A. (2016). German spring offensives 1918. In 1914-1918-Online: International Encyclopedia of the First World War. Freie Universität Berlin.
- Library of Congress. (n.d.). The American Expeditionary Forces. Library of Congress Digital Collections.
- Boissoneault, L. (2017, April 12). The women who fried donuts and dodged bombs on the front lines of WWI. Smithsonian Magazine.
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Thursday, June 13, 1918
A very heavy day. I made donuts in the outside kitchen, and it was great fun to see the boys carrying them away red hot, just out of the fat. They would get a twig and string the donuts on. It was great fun. Went to the show at night and it was great.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Noyers-Saint-Martin, Oise, France
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June 1918 was a pivotal month. American forces fought at Belleau Wood and Château-Thierry, proving themselves in fierce combat. Margaret was stationed near Noyers-Saint-Martin in the Oise department before moving as the front shifted.
Research Links for Further Study
- Watson, A. (2016). German spring offensives 1918. In 1914-1918-Online: International Encyclopedia of the First World War. Freie Universität Berlin.
- Library of Congress. (n.d.). The American Expeditionary Forces. Library of Congress Digital Collections.
- Boissoneault, L. (2017, April 12). The women who fried donuts and dodged bombs on the front lines of WWI. Smithsonian Magazine.
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Wednesday, June 12, 1918
A good sunny day but heavy shelling. The G.I. cans keep coming. Saw some planes.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Noyers-Saint-Martin, Oise, France
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June 1918 was a pivotal month. American forces fought at Belleau Wood and Château-Thierry, proving themselves in fierce combat. Margaret was stationed near Noyers-Saint-Martin in the Oise department before moving as the front shifted.
Research Links for Further Study
- Watson, A. (2016). German spring offensives 1918. In 1914-1918-Online: International Encyclopedia of the First World War. Freie Universität Berlin.
- Library of Congress. (n.d.). The American Expeditionary Forces. Library of Congress Digital Collections.
- Boissoneault, L. (2017, April 12). The women who fried donuts and dodged bombs on the front lines of WWI. Smithsonian Magazine.
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Tuesday, June 11, 1918
A very fine day but heavy firing all day. The Americans made a big advance today. An airplane was captured by the Germans and they shelled some men at a rail head who were getting supplies in trucks, or camions as the French call them. It was a bad day but God was good.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Noyers-Saint-Martin, Oise, France
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June 1918 was a pivotal month. American forces fought at Belleau Wood and Château-Thierry, proving themselves in fierce combat. Margaret was stationed near Noyers-Saint-Martin in the Oise department before moving as the front shifted.
Research Links for Further Study
- Watson, A. (2016). German spring offensives 1918. In 1914-1918-Online: International Encyclopedia of the First World War. Freie Universität Berlin.
- Library of Congress. (n.d.). The American Expeditionary Forces. Library of Congress Digital Collections.
- Boissoneault, L. (2017, April 12). The women who fried donuts and dodged bombs on the front lines of WWI. Smithsonian Magazine.
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Monday, June 10, 1918
Made fudge for one of the boys as it was his birthday. He was seventeen years old, he was very young in his ways. So many of our boys have gone West. God help their loved ones. The hut was crowded all day, the men writing letters, playing games, and reading books. It was fine to be here. It rained all day; thank God for the rain as less damage is done then. A very heavy firing is on now. Saw more planes than ever today.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Noyers-Saint-Martin, Oise, France
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June 1918 was a pivotal month. American forces fought at Belleau Wood and Château-Thierry, proving themselves in fierce combat. Margaret was stationed near Noyers-Saint-Martin in the Oise department before moving as the front shifted.
Research Links for Further Study
- Watson, A. (2016). German spring offensives 1918. In 1914-1918-Online: International Encyclopedia of the First World War. Freie Universität Berlin.
- Library of Congress. (n.d.). The American Expeditionary Forces. Library of Congress Digital Collections.
- Boissoneault, L. (2017, April 12). The women who fried donuts and dodged bombs on the front lines of WWI. Smithsonian Magazine.
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