. Illinois in the World War; an illustrated record prepared with the coöperation and under the direction of the leaders in the state's military and civilian organizations. artillery opened, and the infantry continued its advance under theprotective fire of a rolling barrage with progressive C. P. O. fire directedupon previously charted machine gun, trench mortar and artillery emplace-ments and strong-points. Counter-battery fire somewhat reduced the fire ofthe enemy batteries, but with the coming of dawn an animated artillery duelwas still in full play, continuing until 11 oclock, the armistic
. Illinois in the World War; an illustrated record prepared with the coöperation and under the direction of the leaders in the state's military and civilian organizations. artillery opened, and the infantry continued its advance under theprotective fire of a rolling barrage with progressive C. P. O. fire directedupon previously charted machine gun, trench mortar and artillery emplace-ments and strong-points. Counter-battery fire somewhat reduced the fire ofthe enemy batteries, but with the coming of dawn an animated artillery duelwas still in full play, continuing until 11 oclock, the armistice hour. Theattacking infantry reached its objective with but minor casualties, except toits liaison battalion, which suffered heavily. Promptly at 11 all firing ceased. Deathlike stillness prevailed. Theguns still projected their tubes defiantly toward the enemy, but the muzzleswere covered and caisson doors were closed. Cannoneers lay sprawled underthe heavens in much-needed sleep, while drivers led their worn horses fromthe damp, cold woods into the open to graze. From an overcast sky emerged GERMAN ,NESTS ^^•^[?naW -• ? ? . -- I -_. ....»:^.,^. PanoraTTMC Sketch POUILLY Froml^Battalion 122 EA, Observation Drciwn by Observer Irvvm Kvi2rs No\-eiTiber,l PANORAMIC SKETCH OF POUILLY AS SEEN FROM THE OBSERVATION POST OF THE FIRST BATTALION 556 ILLINOIS IN THE WORLD WAR
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