Frontii reserves hold the Elbe front as Allied lines stabilize
Across a 95 mile Elbe segment Allied forces push forward with the Ninth Army already across the river and the 83rd Division extending its bridgehead toward Berlin. The Third Army advances parallel to the Czech border amid German resistance, with news of captured prisoners and flooded areas around Utrecht and Amsterdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontii
U.S. Ninth Army
Elbe
Berlin
Hilbersum
Utrecht
Amsterdam
Rhine
One fourth of Luftwaffe planes destroyed in raids
London reports yesterday’s attacks destroyed 1,081 Luftwaffe planes, about a quarter of their strength, with 700 more damaged. Allied fighters escorted 830 fighters, targeting Southern Germany and Regensburg, with Liberators and bombers striking Berlin and other targets across the Reich in a sustained air effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Uwe
Lacka
Linge
Regensbueg
Landisvut
Ales
Underground Arsenal Captured in London Mulled By Report
A damaged report claims a subterranean arsenal beneath London was seized. It describes a factory 800 feet underground with belts of lathes and aerial craft parts, stating production outpaced earlier plants and that artilery components exceed 2000 pieces. The account cites a factory manager and claims rapid underground operations were shut down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tuessay
Orntnes
Tor Artiery
German Defences West of Berlin Against Reds
In the Soviet push toward Berlin, German fortifications west of the city were encountered by advancing Allied forces. The remnants of trenches and blockhouses were noted as resistance points, with lines disrupted and defenders repositioned under pressure. Eyewitness reports indicate heavy artillery and infantry skirmishes as Red Army units pressed forward through ruined terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
No V Day Until Allied Victory on Western Front Delayed
War dispatch notes no V Day until all major enemy rackets are wiped out on the Western Front. A visiting group of U.S. correspondents cites that victory in Europe is not likely to occur until Germans are fully defeated and Allied forces do not expect to occupy Germany immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sato
Arby
Utwii
Ventantina
Ninth Army
Muremsky
Leipeig
Bremen
New Giron
Ian
Germany
Rmatwharling Yak
Pilien
Sehwander
Kmat Anit
London
Western Front
U.S
Ane
Europe
Allied Advance Ends Strategic Air War
An order from General Spaats honors the personnel of the 8th and 10th Air Forces for completing the Allied strategic air leap. The U S Strategic Air Force will coordinate with Tactical Air and ground units to maintain pressure on Germany as operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
10Th Air Forces
Spants
U.S
Strategic Air Favor
Armien
Onder
Birategle Air Force
Neuntinue
Preeimion
German Warships Reach Sweden Report In Stockholm Port
German warships arrived at Ryedinh port yesterday and crews reportedly prepared for internment as tensions flared near Sweden during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Stockholm
Ryedinh
Truman Calls For All Out War And Peace
The United States reaffirms war policy with no room for partial victory. Truman declares unconditional surrender as aim and warns that America will pursue peace through strength and unity. He urges continued defense of democratic ideals and urges support for global cooperation to prevent another armed camp world. The New York Times and Herald Tribune report the message with emphasis on rededication to victory, peace, and decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tusday
United States
Congress
United Nations
God
Oulalara
Cotterwine
America
Marcela
New York ‘Timen
Unel Congrema
Herald Tribune
Commons Debate on Poland Deferred
London Tuesday Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary announced that due to the near wartime situation and attendance of British American and Russian officials at the San Francisco conference the debate on the war position and policy review planned for Thursday will be postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Church
War Prisoners to Aid 1 Million Rebuilding France
Paris reports that beginning next year large numbers of German prisoners will be used as laborers to rebuild devastated areas of France. An official announcement from Minister for Reconstruction Hon Horeus Dautry states the country is exhausted by war and will require up to sixty years to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Armas
Horeus Dautry
Neauld ML
U S Marines Land On Ieshima In Okinawa Campaign
Allied advances in the Okinawa area continue as U S troops land west of the island and seize an airfield after carrier and naval gunfire support. Admiral Nimitz reports heavy air activity, enemy losses, and ongoing Marine assaults on surrounding pockets with Allied forces pressing toward Ponillone and nearby positions. More than 85,000 civilians under U S military jurisdiction are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ampanan Ilya Bat Tienes
Taureday
Bunday
Ramirel
Nimitz
Tak
Ryukyu
Anoya
Kitahire
Abwginning
Damag
Okyo Radio
Hirohito
Guam
Ieshima
Nimits
Ponillone
Diinawa
Motobi
Peninawla
Americana
Mitacy
American Associated Prean
Okinawa
America
Lana
Joaok Wanee
Sapa
Abveragt Alao-Ahit
Chink Cosa
Cantin River
Wlong
Abi Ping
Shanghai
Saison
End Burger
Mackaear Strait
Rormnen
Germans Admit Russians Now Miles From Berlin
Hewurra correspondent reports German officials admit Soviet forces are now many miles from Berlin as heavy Russian thrusts advance toward Frankenburg Behrwedt and Furstenwald. Berlin and Moscow exchanges describe large air and ground operations along a wide front with river defenses, while Soviet forces claim to have crossed major routes near the Oder, encroaching on the eastern front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewurra
Mandy Prograst
Berlin
Aigeont Antesegue
Bertin
Tadie
Prankburg
Behwedt
Furetanbure
Moscow
Cwnimunique
Anaay
Tria Ani
Oder
Berth
Pilbioua
Oder Bend
Hoerswind
Mumsland
Kustrin
Konsgruery
Borponient
Mr Forde Tours War Zone Destruction in Europe
The Deputy Prime Minister Mr Forde faced devastation in Holland Germany and visited Eisenhower as he toured frontline areas in France meeting Allied leaders and assessing the after effects of wartime conflict. He contrasted Australian experiences with European destruction and warned of future risks from the war against Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Binister
Forde
France
Holland
Germany
General Eisenflower
Japan
Wands
Australia
Eisenhower
Nepal
Jie i
Allied advance threatens Bologna in south advance
Allied forces press the offensive south from Bologna as the Eighth Army reports gains near the front. Italian terrain and mined roads hinder progress while German counterattacks test the line as Australian and British units push toward key junctions along the Adriatic and central roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pitt
BoInEne
Wei
Ital
Eleni ‘Kenny
Brenger Pana
Adriatic
Inch Anny
Rede
Eighth Army
Peisimétm
World Security Not Safe Till Japan Defeated
Newsprint fragment cites fears that global security hinges on Japan's defeat, with remarks about Australia, goodwill, and the peril of victory. The piece references broadcasts and a feared temptation after triumph, mentioning a supposed author and ominous phrases about atrocities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Landom
Australia
Rue Cealle
Laing
French pleased with Australian talks outcome
Reuters Paris reports a French Foreign Ministry statement praising discussions between Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Attorney General Evatt and M. Bidault. They expressed solidarity of two powers in the Pacts and aligned views on regional arrangements such as the Canberra Pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tuseday
Auateatien
Inter
Forde
Yugoslavia communique reports setbacks and pursuit
A Yugoslav communique said Nuale had been defeated after stiff resistance and that the commander of the Getmatt karrisa was executed. Yugoslav forces are pursuing the retreating enemy across the Buna River and have captured several places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yugoslavia
Nuale
Karrisa
Baaniu
Roosevelt Estate Distribution Under Franklin D Roosevelt Will
Under the will dated November 12 1941 Franklin D Roosevelt appoints Mire Roosevelt to select one eight or all of his personal estate during lifetime. The will splits residual property among his eight children and assigns property to Mrs F Roosevelt. A portion of the Roosevelt homestead at Hyde Park is given to the Government for a memorial library. Roosevelt also bequeaths five thousand eight dollars to West Cruiyeh Hyde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Dain Cruiyeh
Hyde Park
Air strafing of Japs in distant war lands
Fragmented wartime report describes air strafing in distant theaters including We yak, Rabaul, Mew Ireland, and Tour Bainville. Text notes attacks across northern fronts with mentions of Australian road support and widespread action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyak
Rabaul Mew
Ireland
Tour Bainville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wuldier
Lever
Rus
Leipzig
Brinkum Wana
Groningen
cattlKen
Pardee Ull
Wwetvmnip
Cman
Sermans
Tuendaly
Miaitty
Uailra
Tokyo
Tmpertite
Guamco
Super-Purkirdete
Awarine
Fong-Henge Tintshavenighters
A Bomber Command
Aad
Truman
Gus
Commons
Poland
Mr. Forde
Bologna
Depanda
AM. Molotov
Berdesley
Russia
Ana
Roosevelt Estate Distribution
Tsinrain
Awicr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!