Item 05: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 19 March-4 December 1918 - Page 82
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A rumour in the lines that Hindenberg is dead.
16-7-1918
Very hot. Terrific thunderstorms last evening. Enemy planes over in large numbers after the storm. Guns moving forward tomorrow 2,000 yards behind front line. The American Military Authorities bought a French horse, paying 2,900 Francs.
17-7-1918
Still very sultry. Terrific bombardment on our right. Two red baloons from enemy, fell near our lines. The authorities give 5 Francs for each of these baloons. Our people are still collecting a lot of French furniture & etc. and carting it to the French mission.
18-7-1918
A fine day. Some baloon affairs like airships sailed over our way this morning, apparently they come from Fritz. One was brought down by our planes. An order come out a week ago, re, horses with long