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Wednesday, May 8, 1918
The Y. gave a time in our hut and we had a jolly time. It is terrible; very heavy firing all the time.
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Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France
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By May 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German offensives had pushed deep into Allied lines. American forces fought their first major engagement at Cantigny on May 28. Margaret was near the Picardy/Aisne sector during this 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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Tuesday, May 7, 1918
We made cocoa and the men enjoyed it very much. A noisy day and night. There are many sad hearts, brave Mothers. The boy are such brave men. This is the best bunch I have been with.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France
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By May 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German offensives had pushed deep into Allied lines. American forces fought their first major engagement at Cantigny on May 28. Margaret was near the Picardy/Aisne sector during this 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, May 6, 1918
This was a day of hard fighting and much loss. A very busy day for the Red Cross. Many of our boys were gassed.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France
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By May 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German offensives had pushed deep into Allied lines. American forces fought their first major engagement at Cantigny on May 28. Margaret was near the Picardy/Aisne sector during this 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, May 5, 1918
Had a very interesting time. The French band gave a program and we had a man speak. Rev. Ferdick from N.Y. At seven we had our own meeting and 22 raised their hands for prayer and 18 got saved. A fine time. At night all the trucks took men from the 26th and 28th to the front. The Germans gassed many of our men.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France
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By May 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German offensives had pushed deep into Allied lines. American forces fought their first major engagement at Cantigny on May 28. Margaret was near the Picardy/Aisne sector during this 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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Saturday, May 4, 1918
One fine day after a heavy thunder storm. Went to dinner with staff and had lots of fun.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France
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By May 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German offensives had pushed deep into Allied lines. American forces fought their first major engagement at Cantigny on May 28. Margaret was near the Picardy/Aisne sector during this 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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Friday, May 3, 1918
A wonderful and busy day. The air raids are terrible, many planes and much noise. But our boys are busy. I went with Staff to Lignu on a shopping trip and had a lot of fun. Saw two French funerals. Went to the hospital and saw Howard. He is better. The hospital was a school before the war. It was a fine trip and we came home late and tired.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France
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By May 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German offensives had pushed deep into Allied lines. American forces fought their first major engagement at Cantigny on May 28. Margaret was near the Picardy/Aisne sector during this 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, May 2, 1918
A sunny and bright day, all well and doing fine. God has blessed us here. Many of the boys are passing over but that is war. A happy day, the boys had a fine time in the tent. The day was sunny and very enjoyable being so rare. Coe came and all was well. We went home late but our boy went to the front. His name was Cord. Lots of air raids and loss.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France
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By May 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German offensives had pushed deep into Allied lines. American forces fought their first major engagement at Cantigny on May 28. Margaret was near the Picardy/Aisne sector during this 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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Wednesday, May 1, 1918
A blue, rainy day but all is well. We had a good meeting. A large crowd; the place was crowded.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France
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By May 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German offensives had pushed deep into Allied lines. American forces fought their first major engagement at Cantigny on May 28. Margaret was near the Picardy/Aisne sector during this 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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Tuesday, April 30, 1918
Rain and mud. Had a very pleasant chat with D. Barker. Had a fine time at night, the Y.M. gave a show and the hut was crowded. Ens. P. came and brought her brother. She had been looking for him for a long time but at last he came.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Lorraine sector, France
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April 1918 saw continued German offensives and growing American involvement in combat. Margaret was in the Lorraine sector, moving frequently as the military situation shifted. American units were being deployed to active combat sectors for the first time.
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, April 29, 1918
A rainy and muddy day but this is the life for me. The hut was crowded all day and the rain kept up. Capt. went to help Maj. Achens. It was a real treat; some of the boys were from the N.G. of the 26th. It was fine to see them. Went home late and happy. Heard good news that Col. B. was coming. A happy day.
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The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry.
Likely location: Lorraine sector, France
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April 1918 saw continued German offensives and growing American involvement in combat. Margaret was in the Lorraine sector, moving frequently as the military situation shifted. American units were being deployed to active combat sectors for the first time.
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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