Germans Sweep Through Balkans As Sal onika Falls
British and Greek forces fall back as German drives advance down the Vardar valley. Thessaloniki evacuated. Salonika captured at 4 a.m. Greeks report heavy German tank losses to Greek antitank weapons. Over 1,000,000 Axis troops are cited in campaigns against Yugoslavia and Greece.
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Yugo Slavs Cut Off as German Forces Advance
German mechanised divisions penetrate Yugo Slav territory reaching the Bulgarian frontier and move into Greece and Albania. Reports describe Struma front pressure, fort bombardments, and Yugoslav prisoner counts amid a Bulgarian Turkish reorientation and Greek resistance as Belgrade reportedly lies in debris.
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British Forces Arrive in Greece Facing Strategic Strain
British troops began moving inland from the ports into Greek mountains, forming rear positions behind covering forces. The Greek cities have witnessed a steady stream of mechanised units, guns, and vehicles as the advance continues. The Germans, aware of the arrivals, monitor troop movements as espionage and sabotage concerns rise. Athens reports indicate life and combat will differ sharply from prior campaigns, with better health conditions expected as marshlands are drained.
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Prolonged Battle of the Atlantic Examined by Official
A broadcast to India quotes Vice Admiral Fitcherbert on the Battle of the Atlantic as a long attritional struggle. He notes growing Allied protection, staff replenishment difficulties for enemy submarines, and the impact of the American Lease-Lend program on Britain’s screen.
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Navy official announces Forrestal to head Anglo American aid liaison
Secretary of the Navy Colonel Knox said James Forrestal Under-Secretary would travel to London to direct coordination between the Navy Department and the British Admiralty on aid program matters. He aims to standardize naval equipment and speed up ship repairs and material procurement amid shipping relief rumors.
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American Output of Munitions
President Roosevelt at a press conference cited a sharp rise in war materials as evidence of aid to democracy. He noted the Treasury spent about 1 billion dollars in the first three months of 1844 versus 1.0 billion in the prior year’s last months, attributing some shortfall to human factors.
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Navy official eyes method to supply British armed forces
A Navy official said one of Mr Forren tal s mission goals is to discover a way for Britain to adopt more American naval weapons and equipment not currently standard in the Royal Navy.
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Benghazi Broadcast Claims Axis Invasion Triumph
Berlin radio airs a recorded description of the Italian and German entry into Benghazi. It states British withdrawal was orderly, with abandoned tanks, operational gun emplacements, and fires set by retreating Britons. Crowds cheer Axis troops as locals kiss officers, while General Romael leads, hailed as a rising Nazi general.
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Blockade tightens Japan as crisis looms in Asia
Tokyo reports a developing crisis as Britain and the United States tighten an economic blockade on Japan while aiding Chiang Kai-Shek. Baron Hiranum cautions of danger but notes progress toward a new Asia through Japan's mediation in Thailand and Sino relations. He also claims German Panzer divisions near Cyranaica.
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Germans Stage Entry Into Benghazi
British RAF and German Luftwaffe mounted last night raids with hundreds of bombers. Keil suffered heavy bombing with record loads as fires raged through docks and shipyards.
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Roosevelt Praises Norway's Fight for Freedom
On the anniversary of the German attack on Norway President Roosevelt sent a message to Crown Prince Olav and the Norwegian people affirming that America will never forget their gallant resistance and the right of Norwegians to determine their own lives and destinies.
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Admiralty reports intensified anti submarine campaign
London Tuesday an Admiralty communique notes the U boat offensive has grown more vigorous though success varies and merchant ship losses may rise. It lists prisoners of war taken from sunk U boats including German and Italian crew, naming Commander Otto Kretschmer as a noted U boat captain who has received oak leaves and other decorations in Germany.
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Chinese Recapture Swabue Near Hong Kong
The Chinese Central News Agency reports Swabue 85 miles from Hong Kong was recaptured from Japanese forces who abandoned arms and supplies. The withdrawal followed their March 24 occupation and was framed by Japanese officials as evacuation after objectives were met.
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No Papal Peace Talk on Easter Sunday
Vatican statement rejects reports that the Pope would broadcast on Easter Sunday about world peace and discuss with the Japanese Foreign Minister. It says the Holy Father will not attend any solemn Easter functions this year in St. Peter's.
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