As to Americans in Europe not in the military services, it is the
greatest pleasure to say that, both in official and in private life,
they are intensely patriotic and loyal, and have been invariably
sympathetic and helpful to the Army.
[Sidenote: Heroism of the officers and the men in the line.]
Finally, I pay the supreme tribute to our officers and soldiers of the
line. When I think of their heroism, their patience under hardships,
their unflinching spirit of offensive action, I am filled with emotion
which I am unable to express. Their deeds are immortal, and they have
earned the eternal gratitude of our country.
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No one doubted the efficiency of the navy or of its capacity to carry on
its operations in a way worthy of the traditions of the American Navy.
What the navy did during the war, and how it did it, is summarized in
the following report by its chief.
THE AMERICAN NAVY IN
EUROPE
EXTRACTS FROM REPORT OF
ADMIRAL H.T. MAYO
[Sidenote: Activities in Ireland, Great Britain, and France.]
In conformity with instructions contained in the reference, the
following preliminary statement is herewith submitted in regard to
United States naval activities in Europe. This preliminary report
relates to our naval activities in Great Britain, Ireland, and France,
visit to the last named having been concluded on November 1, 1918. A
complete and detailed report will be submitted later and upon completion
of the current tour of inspection and observation.
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