. 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. he Bois de Warville. Although the men knew that the armistice was to take effect at 11 oclock,they jumped into the fight fiercely. And the enemy, just as well aware 342 ILLINOIS IN THE WORLD WAR that the fighting would end in a few hours, resisted strongly. But promptlyat II oclock all firing ceased, with the regiment well in advance of itsformer position. Immediately the Germans left their trenches, making signs of friendli
. 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. he Bois de Warville. Although the men knew that the armistice was to take effect at 11 oclock,they jumped into the fight fiercely. And the enemy, just as well aware 342 ILLINOIS IN THE WORLD WAR that the fighting would end in a few hours, resisted strongly. But promptlyat II oclock all firing ceased, with the regiment well in advance of itsformer position. Immediately the Germans left their trenches, making signs of friendli-ness and begging for food and tobacco. They had almost to be driven awayfrom the American lines, in accordance with orders from general head-quarters against fraternization with the enemy. In the evening the signing of the armistice was celebrated with im-promptu fireworks. Rockets and star shells captured from the enemy weresent out over No Mans Land. Thousands of French and Russian prisoners, released from work in theBriey mine regions, swarmed in upon the Illinoisans after the signing ofthe armistice. They had to be fed and clothed, for all of them were in rags. THE BAND AT MONTE CARLO Winners of the Thirty-third Division and the Sixth Army Corps championships. and emaciated by hunger. Major Bullington, who by this time had returnedto duty, was put in charge of them and handled the relief work in an ablemanner. Often the sight of food started a stampede among these starving men,and it became necessary to establish guard lines at every mess. All wereprovided with good food and warm clothing, however, and finally sent tospecial camps in the rear. The 132nd remained in the Troyon sector until December 7, when themarch into Germany was begun. Some of the men were without propershoes, but in all other respects the regiment was fit for the journey and madeit easily. The route led through the Metz and Briey regions, thence intoLuxemburg, and finally into Germany. The regions thro
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