Roll of Honour - 4th November 1918

Austrians Collapse

Sunday 3rd November 1918

As we await the commencement of another allied advance over the next few days we have today heard of the collapse of the second partner in the Triple Alliance. Turkey begged an armistice a few days ago. Last night, we understand, the Austro-Hungarian Empire announced an armistice. Germany is now fighting alone. 

Things are a little confused but it appears that, though the armistice was intended to come into effect tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock the Austrian high command has ordered its troops to cease fighting with immediate effect. This is a triumph for our Italian allies who, following the commencement of the Battle of Vittorio Veneto on 24th October have been advancing with certainty against a tired and demoralised foe. The great Italian victory was assisted by troops from this country and from France.

This great cataclysm of the World began with Austro-Hungarian intransigence and aggression towards its tiny neighbour Serbia in the Summer of 1914. Since then the arrogance and militarism displayed by Austria has caused the deaths of millions. It is a great satisfaction that this reckless empire has reaped the rewards of its evil deeds.

Roll of Honour - 3rd November 1918

Valenciennes Falls

Saturday 2nd November 1918

As your correspondent predicted, yesterday's attack by Third Army and the Canadian Corps of First Army continued today and has been a triumphant success. The enemy evacuated the town of Valenciennes and has abandoned the line of the Schelde. This complete success comes despite the setbacks of yesterday and, I hear, has cause meticulous planning for an assault in a few days time to be wasted as the enemy have already abandoned the positions which were to be attacked! As a junior officer quipped to me earlier today - "Tally ho!"

We hear today of another Franco-American attack on the Meuse-Argonne Front which began yesterday. The Americans, we are told were completely successful, far out-distancing their French allies and advancing six miles.

Roll of Honour - 2nd November 1918

Encircling Valenciennes

Friday 1st November 1918

After the attack yesterday by 2nd Army, today has seen an attack by Third Army and the Canadian Corps of First Army with the intention of encircling the town of Valenciennes and of outflanking the Schelde. The boxer on the ropes threw a few tired punches and one of them landed, halting the advance after initial success. Nevertheless to quote the song popular with the army "Are we downhearted? No!" The attack will resume tomorrow.

Roll of Honour - 1st November 1918