War the Creator by Gelett Burgess

When the Twentieth was gathered together for roll call, it was found that there were 150 dead or wounded. Some 300 Germans were stretched upon the ground. But the enemy must be pursued. So forward, with great precautions, to a farm, their headquarters-but it was found to be empty; so here they halted for a rest, the young men still panting with the exertion and excitement of the fight. "I tried to smoke my pipe," said Georges, "but I had to give it up."

With the artillery still hammering all about-but mostly the French batteries of "75's" now, pounding away in fours-the Twentieth stayed till night, and sent its wounded to the rear-for the stretcher bearers and ambulances were right up behind these days, with plenty to do. Here the regiment received with yells and tears the news of the victory of this five days' battle of the Marne. It was too good to be true.