Eighth Army resumes advance against Rommel at Enfidaville
Allied forces press a double offensive in North Africa as the First and Eighth Armies push toward Enfidaville and Medjea el Bab. Reports describe night fighting, thick fog, and infantry charges across rugged terrain with air support and heavy bombardment.
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Smedia
Medjee el Bab
Paria Radio
von Amim
Enfidaville
United Press
Eighth Army
Marying Halghta
Tunwia
Tunis
Mont
Trong-Pointe
Djebel Garel
Berlin
Algiers
Medjea-el-Bab
Tunlaia
F.A.F
North Africa
Rome
Wocked
Helicopters Patrolling the Atlantic Gap
The Navy Department announced ship-based helicopters may patrol the Atlantic Wimiles gap where U boats operated heavily. Officials say helicopters could patrol from shore or from merchant ships and watch mid air for subs, enabling patrols across the Atlantic region.
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New York
Navy Department
Wimiles
Atlantic
America
Australia Warns and Allies Prep for Pacific War
London reports quote Mr Bruce defending Australian warnings and urging continued Allied air power and sea strength. Leading papers note Australia’s WWI sea and Middle East service, stressing that United States and Britain will supply aircraft and manpower to pressure Japan, with plans to strike Japan and deter invasion of North Australia.
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London
Tuesaday
Bruce
South-West Pacific
Australia
the Times
Saya
MacArthur
Daily Telegraph
Commonwealth
Middle East
Jepsen
United Nations
United States
Britain
Japan
South Pacific
North
Soviet honours awarded to British seamen
London reports the Soviet ambassador M Minsky presenting Russian decorations to British sailors for convoys to Russia. He praised Royal and Merchant Navies and warned Berlin that Allied unity and combined effort are essential, predicting the next six to seven months as crucial in the war.
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London
Red Army
M. Minsky
Russia
M. Majsky
Royal Navy
Merchant Navy
Berlin
Hitler
United Nations
Ferry pilot sets new record for bomber flight
An RAF Ferry Command pilot landed a bomber in Britain from the United States in 12 hours 67 minutes. The voyage covered about 3 100 miles, beating the previous record by four minutes.
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London
R.A.F
Ferry Command
Britain
U.S.A
Axis Massing Large Forces at Kuban
German forces reportedly mass eight to ten divisions including two Panzer divisions in the Kuban area near the Taman peninsula for a major battle to save the Caucasus. Russian defense stiffening with stronger counter attacks reported southwest of Leningrad and along the Volkhov front. Moscow notes Soviet actions and German heavy losses in various sectors.
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London
Taman
Kuban
Caucasus
Moscow
Byelgorod
Leningrad
Stromeer
Moscow Coreen
Reuters
Yporrvedenni
the Times
Ibmen
Ladoga
Rommend
Barlin
Oe Wana
Rostov
Volkhov
Admiral Cumberland Mentioned in Dispatches for North Africa
London dispatch notes Sir Andrew Cunningham has been mentioned in dispatches for distinguished services in operations that led to the Allied landing in North Africa. The recognition highlights the naval leadership behind the pivotal invasion.
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London
Sir Andrew Cunningham
North Africa
Heavy air attacks strike Wewak and New Guinea targets
From Geoffrey Hutton Our War Correspondent reports heavy bombing raids around Wewak New Guinea including direct hits on a 6000 ton cargo ship and fires at aerodromes. Night attacks hit Nubia Bay and surrounding villages while Liberator bombers strike inland targets as Allied forces press coastal defenses.
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Vesey Wan
Nubia
Hanse
Bay
Comber Airfelde
Aeara
Wales
Baldor
Madang
Dutch New Guinea
Kalmane
Aros
Kéenear
North-Guatern
New Guinea
Wewak
Simuly
Iwewak
Boram
Hansa Gay
Axis fear invasion of Bulgaria and Bulgaria borders alarm
Reports from Budapest warn of German forces crossing Hungary into Bulgaria to join joint maneuvers with the Bulgarian Army under General von Keitel. Bulgarian troops near Salonika reportedly total 180,000 as propaganda pushes Bulgaria to defend against a possible Allied Aegean invasion.
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Budapest
Hungary
Bulgaria
von Keitel
Salonika
Aegean Sea
Buliu
Berne
Daily Express
Hitler
Boris
Antonescu
Horthy
Shigemistu Named Foreign Minister In Japanese Cabinet Shakeup
New cabinet changes see Shigemisu replacing Tani as Foreign Minister. Yamawa exits as Home Secretary. Kisamburo Anove to fill. General Tojo takes Education Portfolio from Hasida as Tokyo weighs foreign policy moves amid Axis tensions.
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New York
United Press
Dome Agency
Tani
Shigemisu
Nanking
London
Moscow
Yamawa
Ere Kisamburo
Anove
Tojo
Ministry For
Education
Hasida
Tateunsouka
Allied outlook for S W Pacific amid strong Japanese forces
A hostile summary from Australia reports that Allied victories over Japan this year are not enough to offset growing enemy reinforcements. It notes Japanese losses including 38 000 killed and 100 aircraft per month, while Allied territorial gains are limited to the western Pacific front.
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Australia
Rocken
Attacks on Kiska Draw Bombardment In Northern Pacific
A Navy communique reports attacks on Kiska in the Northern Pacific. On Sunday American aircraft attacked nine times using Hellcats and Lightnings. Seventeen tons of bombs were dropped scoring hits near Balman Lagoon and the mate camp area. Fires started in the submarine base area.
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Washington
Navy Department
Pacific
Kiska
Balman Lagoon
Mate Camp
Submarine Bace
Strathfield Pilot Awarded DSO and Returns to RAAF
Melbourne reports Wing Commander Arthur L G Hubbard of Strathfield awarded the DSO for leadership and energy in raids on enemy territory while serving with the RAF and then transferred back to the RAAF. The Minister for Air Mr Drakeford praised him for courage and devotion to duty.
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Melbourne
Arthur L. G. Hubbard
Strathfeld
RAF
D&o
RAAF
Drakeford
Hubbard
Merwogilan Spitfire Pilot Downs Junkers 8 Off English Coast
A Merwogilan Spitfire pilot of Fighter Command intercepted and destroyed a Junkers 8 near the east coast of England at 34 000 feet. The Junkers exploded after a crippled engine failed and the crew waved as it sank. A second squadron observer confirmed the burning wreckage. The Norwegian pilot credited with at least eight enemy aircraft destroyed. One plane diverted to Lisbon, landing safely with minor damage.
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London
Fighter Command
England
Air Ministry
Junkers
Game Squadron
Good News Promised Reported In Weekly Hen Jour
Fragmentary note promises good news from a weekly newspaper. Text is garbled with outlooks for two weeks and mentions hearts, leaving readers uncertain about specifics or outcomes.
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United States
Jap Offensive in Pacific Expected Amid War Material Struggle
A Tokyo wartime briefing cites an anticipated Japanese Pacific offensive while noting Japan shifts raw materials into war production. General Chennault reports Japanese moves from North China toward Indochina and Malaya, and an Australian official recalls POW movements from Singapore to Burma for railway construction, with Indians sent there for political aims.
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Sep Mene
China
Indo-China
Thailand
Malaya
Chennault
Chane
Chain Ministry
Singapore
Chungking
Burma
Allied aims press for unconditional surrender in Pacific war
The article reports Allied leaders reaffirming the goal of unconditional surrender from Japan as United Nations forces increase in the Pacific. Attlee notes growing unity and a forthcoming counter-offensive after sustained action on the Indian frontier.
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Amet Senos
Austell Pare
Hither and
Hilleriam
New Zealand Minister Sees Check to Japan This Year
Auckland reports the New Zealand Minister to Washington Mr Nash believes Allied action will curb Japan by year end. He cites Ash American Cooperation Movement in Wellington and argues the plan could restore momentum and shift the war balance toward the Allies as they marshal men and materiel.
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Auckland
Wellington
New Zealand
Washington
Mr. Nash
Ifk
Hitler
South Pacific
Japan
Tokyo Raiders Fly 800 Miles in Bold Doolittle Raid
The bombing mission from the Hornet sent 16 Mitchell bombers toward Tokyo with 64 of 50 personnel returning to the U S Four crews landed in Russia China or off the coast one aircraft reached China while General Doolittle bailed out over China 12 hours after launch. Weather aided the raid as planes rode high over the sea before enemy fighters could react.
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Washington
Tokyo
America
Runaia
Japan
Battle of
Santa Crus
Halsey
Russia
China
Doolittle
German Attack on Swedish Submarines Sinks Ulven
Stockholm Reuters reports the submarine Ulven sank Friday after an unknown cause as a German torpedo boat entered Swedish waters. German planes circled rescue ships while Swedes protest to Berlin over claims a German merchantman fired on the Ulven during searches.
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London
Ulven
Stockholm
Reuters
Diven
Sweden
Berlin
Anglo-Soviet Air Raids on Germany
The Berlin radio reported enemy air activity over central Germany and Baltic coastal areas last night with high explosives and incendiaries causing civilian casualties and property damage. RAF and Mosquito operations attacked Rostock Stettin and Berlin, with 31 bombers missing and Australia contributing Lancaster involvement against Stettin.
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London
Berlin
Germany
Baltic Sea
Bomber Command
Baltic
Ae Eea
Good
Ted
Stir Sitke
Roowreck
Mo Bertin
Mince
Waleré
Low Country
Russia
BUP
Tilsit
Ruston
Ti'ait
Th Raf
France
Belgium
Holland
Roosevelt Visits Mexico Builds Hemisphere Unity
President Roosevelt told a Monterey dinner that unprovoked aggression in 1941 and 1942 did not find the Western Hemisphere unprepared. He praised ten years of free republics cooperating internationally and said they defend their heritage with justice and moral respect.
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Monterey
Mexico
Roosevelt
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S.W. Pacific
Strathfield
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Elvis
Lisbon
Cam
Ing. Ja
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N.Z
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