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optimistic in view of the rough country head.
The French and English have penetrated the Hindenberg line. Why shouldn't the Americans show the stuff now that we've the chance to do so! And think what it would mean if we could capture Metz and Briey [[mines?]] and Conflans. Oh Boy!
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Sept 12. 9:30 A.M.
The roar began [[strikethrough]] last night [[/strikethrough]] earlier at [[strikethrough]] midnight [[/strikethrough]] one A.M. At this time the push has gone 3 1/2 kilometers and is still going.
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Mac, dear old Mac, my "roomy" and pal - is dead. Crashed on the aerodrome after returning from the 5:30 patrol. I can't understand ..... I've a terrible feeling of depression. I look at [[strikethrough]] [[?]] [[/strikethrough]] his pictures over his