Russians push toward Berlin as central group attacks
Russian fronts report central group driving toward Berlin with battles near Bernau Beelitz and Bautzen. Soviet communique says forces ring Berlin while Ninth Army and Koniev spearheads push from Oder and Sassowa, with urban fighting in the capital’s outskirts and supply lines under heavy strain.
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Bachunge
Berlin
Moscow
Fiasian
Oder
Sisowa
Alu
Lakkau
Senftenberg
Kamens
Bautzen
Konigabruck
Dresden
Red Army
RUF. 1
Bernau
Berlin Centre
Beelitz
Stalin Pressed First Entry to Berlin Amid War Talks
Washington columnist Drew Pearson says Stalin demanded Berlin entry first to honor agreements with the Russians. American and British forces neared Berlin but delayed, while discussions at Yalta and with Churchill and Roosevelt shaped plans for rapid German surrender and the advance to the Elbe River.
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New York
Berlin
Washington
Drew Pearson
Roosevalt
Stalin
Eisenhower
Malin
Rodnevell
Yalta
Eastree
Rocauvelt
Church Smavell
Iil
Beig
Armiee
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Beetina Fren
Te Elbe
Britain
United Srates
Gerlin
Treaty squared Moscow pact reshapes world order
A fragmented report notes Moscow and Potsdam mark a shift in alliance lines. It says a united front forms against German imperialism from the Mal-Uc to the Carpathians, reshaping relations and signaling a stronger coordinated stance.
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Mtalinder
Mumao-PotisneevaCy
Nistome
Navona
Mal- Uc
Russians Joy on Germany Lifted by New Bombing Blitz
The communique reports heavy bomber raids Friday night and Saturday, striking rail hubs at Bremen and Hamburg and airfields in Dresden and other targets across southern Germany and Austria. Fires, rail disruptions, and road-rail communications damage followed, with missions extending toward Berchtesgaden and Munich region.
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Hlondon
Bremen
Har Bure
Hamburg
Ber
Dresden
Germany
Wiwcere
Austria
Puppet President Flees From Luzon
The Philippines puppet president reportedly fled Luzon by four Japanese planes during the fall of Manila. Laurel and a special lands attorney commented in Philippine House cases, and after an interval Dent Quezon escaped with General MacArthur’s forces. the puppet cabinet members Benignature and Camila Calas allegedly remained with him in Baguio as other government members were replaced near Bagulin. An attempted crackdown followed by the Americans is noted with expectations of action.
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Metre
Baguin
Benignature
Camila Calas
Farman
Aoterioens
Baguln
Death sentence for Vichy general Parib
Sunday report says General Deptz, former Vichy commander in Syria, was sentenced to death and deprived of his military rank. He claimed he acted to safeguard France’s interests, mentioning actions during the Syrian campaign that cost French and British lives. He testified before the court that the verdict will be judged by thousands of officers and soldiers.
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General Deptz
Vichy
Syos
Nehreason
Mie
France
Deniz
Belrath
Pield
Henry Maitland Wilson
Vardict
Byrne
Gre
Germany
Dente
Reshuffle Aims to Meet Invasion and War Mobilization
Tokyo radio reports a government reshuffle as wartime strain grows. Roosevelt frames possible U.S. entry with Britain into Berlin, Eisenhower opposes a Berlin push to avoid risking American lives and possibly jeopardizing victory aims. A Roosevelt memorial event is planned for April 14 as mourning lingers.
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Roomevettlin
Berlin
Russia
Eisenhower
Beli
Sratty
Roosevelt
Swan
Italian Front Opened After Bologna Fall
London reports Allied forces entered Bologna, a major Po Valley communications hub. Field dispatches describe light German resistance, with fronts collapsing as Eighth and Ninth Armies close on Milan and Bologna’s surroundings. Allies say Italian lines are withdrawing except on the western coast as operations press forward.
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Clark
Ray Ata
Ardis
Italy
Enlire
Mave Monte
Moderna
Fifth
Bologne
Banllovan
Pine Millew
NNW
Tate
Zooca
Hanns
Beatola
Jean
Milan
Maryann
Ainore
Pointe
Bude
Exchange
Cuat
Cosat
German Spy School In London Exposed By Pilscian
A German spy school in Parkenburg Pomerania near Stettin housed about a thousand students. The facility, camouflaged under a large key root, featured hundreds of rooms. Access was restricted to loyal Aryan members aged 28 to 30, with severe penalties for betraying secrets.
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London
Ture
Parkenburg
Pomerania
Rollen
Stettin
Wich
Australians Reach Midpoint in Coastal Advance Toward Kerawop
A chaotic battlefield report describes Australian forces advancing along the Buin Road toward Kerawop with tanks and artillery. Casualties and wounded personnel are noted as mines and task forces press along the coast, with air and naval support sustaining the operation.
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Alllise
Buin
Tawerda
Hongorel
Setiva
Dagua
Kerawop
Ohe
Thea Artiilery
Pune
Crossing Built Under Japanese Fire at Dawe Creek
Australian engineers with Gre group built a crossing over Dawe Creek under heavy Japanese fire. The assault followed a bitter exchange, forcing enemy troops from a clearing 200 yards south of Dawe Creek. One patrol suffered wounds. a wounded NCO was ferried to safety under fire. The crossing was completed in two hours and four minutes using a prefabricated box girder able to carry 44 tons.
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Gre
Dawe Creek
Buineon
Serosa
Dave Crevis
Am. Duahed
Dave Creek
Avetraulac
War May Not End Before July Says Expert Panel
Analysts warn the European conflict could stretch to July with experts predicting a prolonged stalemate. German efforts to bend positions in the Netherlands or negotiate terms via wartime bargaining are discussed as possible but uncertain options amidst volatile Allied prisoner concerns.
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Ischower
Bhukay
Nether Yeoda
Oat Papulmin
Nether Lande
Hideoun
French to Make German Prisoners Work on Farms
Paris report says German prisoners will be used on French farms for labor. Officials describe plans as part of postwar measures, aiming to boost agriculture and keep prices stable. Government seeks to improve living standards by rationing rather than raising wages.
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Paris
Bromdeadt
France
San Francisco
Latin America
Bedels comments at Supreme Headquarters on war progress
Lieut General Walter Bedels told correspondents at Supreme Headquarters that he held out no hope for immediate progress in the war and cautioned that relief would not come quickly. He spoke in a measured tone about the current military situation and future prospects.
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Uyverat Muienowers
Calafate Tra
Walter Bedelsmith
Supreme Headquarters
Noted War Fears and Hopes Reported in Telegrams
Dispatches describe anxious public mood about ongoing hostilities and the prospect of victory. Officials warn of bitter fighting while promising planning and evacuation efforts proceed under government direction. Citizens await decisive news on Moscow and the war’s economic and political implications.
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Ammon Sreeien
Moscow
Germany
Berib
Swift U S Advance on Mindanao
Swift amphibious push up the Mindanao River advances by southern column units. U S and Filipino forces disrupt enemy lines of communication and supply, while air and naval actions hit railways and river targets. Moonlight operations and reinforcements support ongoing efforts, with aircraft and ground troops pushing toward key objectives despite countermeasures.
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Mindanao
Raed Vormins
Soul Teat Marinen
Sage
Bembere
China
Fetahlere
Rene
American Gains On Okinawa In Fierce Frontline Battles
The capture of HM 276 was announced by Admiral Nimite in a communique detailing fighting in Okinawa. Marine artillery and naval guns bombarded enemy positions while carriers mounted troop concentrations on the island. Front line reports say Japanese resistance in southern Okinawa fluctuated as ground actions shifted near Yomabara airfield and near Yanabara airfield, with progress described as hard won and ongoing.
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Quam
Nimite
Okinawa
Pienas
Otaawa
Yomabara
Eyorda
Yanabera
Heavy U S Raids Extend To New Japan Targets
Reports describe U S raids expanding to new targets in Japan including northeast Kyushu and Kushira as air attacks intensify. The night raids prompted emergency landings and damaged Catholic institutions. Tokyo faced severe disruption as American forces continued operations across the region.
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Kyushu
Kushira
Yuabu
Jewalley
Uba
Okiokee
Tokyo
Americas
Wnion
Nagoya
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