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Our observation units were constantly in the air. The Army Group conducted both visual and photographic missions to a depth of 35 to 40 kilometers into the enemy territory, covering the main railroad lines from the Meuse to the Moselle, during which successful photographs were made [[written over with xxxx]] by the [[/xxxx]] of the objectives which had been fired on by the heavy artillery during the early stages of the attack, as well as the bridges over the Meuse from Verdun to Monzon. Special missions penetrated the valley of the Meuse for the particular purpose of watching enemy troop concentrations and bridge heads, and important information was secured concerning the enemy's movements in his cantonments and detraining points in the rear area between the Meuse and the Moselle. The fire of the heavy artillery units were conducted successfully during the entire day. The command and corps observation planes worked without ceasing, the latter flying at very low altitudes maintained constant liaison with the advancing troops and supplied headquarters with valuable information concerning the progress of the attack and enemy artillery and infantry dispositions. Successful adjustments were carried out for the corps and divisional artillery.

Upon the completion of their missions enemy batteries and troop concentrations were attacked with machine guns, many thousand rounds of ammunition being fired, causing confusion and destruction of materiel, and in a large number of cases assisting in the progress of our infantry.

The offensive of the Allied armies had been successful at all points along the front. The 4th French Army on our left had advanced through the German positions. The 1st American Army had attained its objectives and xxx captures many prisoners and much booth. The enemy's Air Service had been completely dominated