"Contains information on the division's early experience in gas warfare; gas defense plans; American, French, and German casualties; and lessons learned." - Draft of "Catalog and Index to Historical Manuscripts, 1940-1966," v.3, page 44. [CMH Catalog Materials collection, Archives, Aisle 5A].

"Draft."

Narrative : "On May 30 we stepped into history" -- The division is reassembled -- "Preparing by every manner of means" -- German plans for the offensive of 15 July -- The bombardment -- The attack -- The situation on 16 July -- "To keep the enemy masked" -- "The unfortunate attack" -- "Reconstruction of a shattered Division" -- "The horrors of Vesle" -- Analysis : 3rd Division casualties -- Blue Cross casualties -- French and German statistics -- Lessons learned -- Maps : The German offensives in the Spring of 1918 -- Situation map, Marne Front, 4 June 1918 -- Disposition of forces on 3rd Division, Front, 14 July 1918 -- Corps Kathen plan of attack in 3rd Division sector -- Disposition of German Batteries and 3rd Division gassed areas -- The limit of the German advance -- The retreat of the Seventh Army -- The advance of 3rd Division above the Marne -- Yellow Cross targets, 18 July 1918 -- Position of Corps Wichura in the retreat.