Item 11: Oliver L. S. Holt diary, 13 August-28 October 1918 - Page 138
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[Page 138]
Looking at the war news, it is astounding how great a change has been brought about since Foch as Chief in Command beat the Germans on the Marne.
In the East Palestine has been rid of the Turk, a victorious army in the Balkans has compelled Bulgaria's surrender & is menacing Turkey. In the West, we have retaken all the ground that Fritz took in March; broken through the Hindenburg Line, straightened out the St. Mihiel Salient & menaced the Ironfields & Metz; taken the Argonne forest; & advanced in a way dangerous for Fritz in Belgium.
Yesterday the paper contained news of the offer application for an armistice on the part of the Central Powers. They desire, with the armistice, a discussion on the basis of Pres Wilson's 14 points. The appeal was made to Pres. Wilson. According to comments this has not made a very favourable impression