Allied Front Widens In Southwest Pacific Air Offensive
Allied bombers pounded a 600 mile front in the southwest Pacific, striking airfields, ships, and targets as fighters and escort planes supported attacks. Reports described heavy bombing on wharves, buildings, and docks with several probable hits and fires. some damage assessed as not fully clear.
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Pade
Solomon
Curtin
Macy
Corte BP
Mallee
Reid
Zero Mhtersal
Fur Thombern
Mircraft
Sol Neen
Cresh
Paial
Neer
Americans Pay An Ace In Rabaul Raid
A wartime account describes the Rabaul raid with pilots speaking of bold night operations, low altitude flights over the airfield, heavy anti aircraft fire, and claims of causing Japanese forces to scatter. The narrator asserts a pledge to return and “pay back” Pearl Harbor with further actions.
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Rabaul
Talanhon Apin
Alincatent United
Hanan
Ua Fine
Azcadrome
Theo Bombe
Pearl Harbour
Japanese landings threaten Corregidor and besieged forces
Conflicting reports say Japanese forces landed near Corregidor and Manila Bay defenses with about 12 000 troops and heavy bombardment. United States statements note raiding at Corregidor Forts and ongoing air and naval actions while American defenders hold at Bataan and nearby positions. The Tokyo radio claims Japanese gains at Mariveles Peninsula and a potential knock on American resistance as General Wainwright attempts escape.
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Bundey
Cape Merce
Walt Anne Fipiec
Cabs
Philippines
United States War Comudunigus
Wa Sn
Masles
Casa Fe
Gommis
Bene
Cebu
Sitailehed
Lerae Reer
Taussy
Guna
United Btalad
Ameriosa Suniae
Cama
Bataan
Tropa
Ak Bataan
Demel
Wainwright
Rarom
Boata
Froce Bataan
Corregidor
Ciballo
Tokyo Radio
Paninsula Hd
Mariveles
Bameo
B. King
Pokye Radio
Batnan Pines
Anres
Allied air offensive strikes at Rabaul and Buin
Fragmentary wartime account describes Japanese and Allied operations around Rabaul, Buin and the Huon Gulf. It notes the Allied air assault aimed at ships in Rabaul harbor and cloud cover limiting attacks, with multiple formations and bombardment efforts reported amid heavy fighting in the New Guinea-Bismarck area.
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Port Morieeby
Munday
Erie
New Cuinenta
Ahloowi Ilana
Aggeenalve
Lr Polley
Piarony Orning
Rabaul
Au Harbou
Humbara
Kert
Ying Beate
Shipa
Rabaul Harbour
Redt
Ibs
Platen
Ately
Msurwhite
Saather Forse
Japan
Lane
The
Huon
World War II air battles In New Guinea
A dramatic air clash over Port Moresby and the jungle country of Owen and Stanley saw Australian fighters shoot down a Japanese heavy bomber and likely down another fighter. The raid followed a 24th raid on Port Moresby by Japanese bombers and fighters, with brutal anti aircraft fire and flames observed as the enemy aircraft went down in flames.
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Port Moreury
Sundey
Gghtera
Nonarcs
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Port Mojesty
Owen and
Stanley
Xeen Cortala
Fires Start in Koepang Raid on Timor Front
Fragmentary report describes air raid on Koepang and Timor with bombs dropped and bursts of anti aircraft fire. Details are unclear but indicate limited casualties and scattered damage at a waterfront area near Campbelltown with mixed corrections and warfront jargon.
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TEAAR
Milli Atteck
Nerodrome
Free Et Beoepang
Timor
Wriday
London
Bat
Oeoyen
Must Beat Hitler in 1942 Not 1943 Gumday LOMUON
Fragmented wartime note argues the urgency of defeating Hitler in 1942 rather than 1943. The speaker stresses mobilization, duty, and backing Allied efforts in the West while urging swift action to relieve mounting pressure.
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Hitler
Lomuon
Amaah Hitler
German Tank Attacks Beaten Off On Eastern Front
A wartime report covers fierce fighting on the eastern fronts with German tanks repelled and Soviet forces countering. It mentions aerial support, railway sectors near Taningrad, and strategic shifts as both sides deploy armor and planes amid harsh winter conditions.
Japanese Advance and Allied Withdrawals Reported in Burma Fronts
British and Chinese forces contest Burma as Japanese troops push toward Meiktila and Thayetmyo with heavy volleys near Sittang and Magwe. Allied reconnaissance notes limited contact while British columns withdraw north of Thayetnya. In Libya and Crete, Allied air activity continues with operations against military objectives as Gen Hommel withdraws a column to adjust to new attacks.
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Magwee
Burma
Thayetinya
Piritia
Toungoo
Ban Be
Centra Burma
Orthare
Interceptad Ad
Erilleey Aring
Comniaunigne
Cunteing
Sittang
Yedtahe
London
Hommel
Ima Bilve
Libya
Crete
Breakdown of Cripps Indian talks signals tough path ahead
London reports flagging Cripps plan as Sird Stafford Cripps returns home with no early agreement. The discourse centers on Indian self rule, defense control, and a national government role, with British officials warned to avoid delaying steps while Indian leaders press for power and responsibility.
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Stafford
Amy
Birtafford Cripps
India
Tapawee
Brafford Crippa
Wroni
Congress
Congress Lentore
Basia
Sam
Guam
Tong Ae
Crippa
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