The attack was carefully planned and was rehearsed by our infantry with
tanks. They had the further advantage of valuable data gained by our
patrols in frequent night explorations of the village, whence the boche
seems to have withdrawn his infantry during darkness.
To two American soldiers goes the credit for the fine and loyal thing
they did which immeasurably contributed to the success of their
comrades. These two soldiers were captured early yesterday morning
in a trench raid, and last night the question on every one's mind
was, "did they tell?" They knew what was coming and had rehearsed it.
Subjected to Prussian grilling, would they tell? The answer came this
morning. The Germans were caught completely by surprise just as they
made relief. The prisoners taken by us included some incoming and some
outgoing troops. They hadn't the slightest idea the attack was coming.
They didn't tell, those boys of ours. All the more honor to them for it!