Reims
Marne, France
Mentioned: 1918
Other Fronts (news only) A major city in the Champagne region of France. Named repeatedly in war news through the German Spring Offensive: on fire (April 21), reported as the southern limit of a Bosche halt (June 1), and the target of another drive from Château-Thierry (July 16). A distant news reference, never visited.
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1918
- 21 April 1918… the worst hit & also the busiest. Lost 5 to Gus as the Hun has not penetrated to Hazebrouck. – The hun has Rheims on fire.
- 1 June 1918… morals” – The show of the “good old 51st” (Still stickin’ it) The Bosche is reported stopped down south by Rheims.
- 16 July 1918… uld get us moved so we shift in the morning to LOUEZ Fritz has started another drive between Ch. Thierry & Rheims. Had dinner with Spink at the Tanks mess.