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Operation Georgette continues, with the German Fourth Army attacked towards Kemmelberg April 17, but called off the attack April 19 after a strong defense by the British.
The Red Baron
The Sixth Army attacked the British towards Bethune April 18, but likewise were repulsed.
The famed German aviator, Manfred von Richthofen, the “Red Baron,” was shot down April 21 over Vaux-sur-Somme and killed. He is the “ace of aces,” with 80 confirmed combat wins.
At Van, in Turkey, the Armenians were finally forced to withdraw, as control of the city switches yet again
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