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the 1st Corps the heights northeast and east of Exermont, Hill 180, south of Cornay, Hill 244, west of Chehery, and the main crest of the Argonne Forest. That part of the First Army east of the River Meuse was to remain in place. The Fourth French Army, the British and Belgian Armies were sill continuing to attack. The enemy in front of the First Army was estimated at six divisions in the front line, with possible eight divisions in reserve.
  Our Air Service was ordered to concentrate its efforts on the battle-field and to maintain the offensive at all points. Closest attention was to be paid to cooperation with the ground troops, while the general plan for the employment of all branches of aviation remained the same as formerly.
  Again we were greeted on the [[crossed-out]] xxx [[/crossed-out]] morning of the 4th by dense haze and low clouds, which made observation extremely difficult throughout the day. The enemy's pursuit was quite active but was employed mostly against our low-flying Infantry