Merville
Nord, France
Mentioned: 1918
Other Fronts (news only) A French town on the Lys river, and one of the German Spring Offensive's early objectives during the Battle of the Lys (Operation Georgette): its fall, reported in the "Mail," is how Robertson first realizes the offensive is making a serious push toward Hazebrouck, the key rail junction just beyond it.
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1918
- 14 April 1918… – Like a letter from home. – Thought we had Fritz stalled up north till we got the “Mail” which showed him in Merville. – He’s making a big stab for Hazebrouck. – We must be killing lots of ‘em.