The hard-fought defensive battle in the Champagne has come to an end.

With a powerful employment of men and material, the enemy has sought to overrun the thin German lines.

German Crown Prince Wilhelm, Commander, here's grouper Deutsche Crown Prince, October 13th,

1918. Hey folks, welcome to the battles of the First World War podcast.

Episode 70, Champagne, Blankment, Part 4.

Always... 70. Champagne. Blankmont, Part 4. Always going to begin with the shoutouts,

and first and foremost, a big shout out to Stephen Gerard. Steve has not only come on the podcast and recorded the past three introduction quotes. he has also ensured that my telling of

the swirling events of Blancourt were as accurate as possible. And I cannot thank you

enough, sir. Thank you once again. This episode, I also want to thank listeners Kay, Mihiel, my good friend, Troy, and John with the Gordon Highlander's ancestry for signing up on Patreon.

Thank you so much, folks.

And Mikhail, I hope to see you next summer over there.

I'll spare everyone the Patreon speech,

but I will say that if you're interested, go here.

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I've spared you the Patreon pitch so I can give you the reviews pitch.

Folks, for all of you who have submitted a review recently, I can only say thank you so much.

It's a rough time in the world right now, and not everyone can sign up for Patreon.

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