27 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1943
Page
1
Allied forces push in the western Tunisian pocket as storm troopers fortify positions near Fakirun and Meldoun while air forces strike transport and concentrations. Reports claim advances toward Mateur and Terhurba with heavy Allied air strikes, and Axis resistance tempered by Allied bombs and naval activity.
Reports from occupied Europe indicate rising fears of an Allied invasion through Asia Minor to strike a bridgehead via the Balkans and threaten Germany. British and American planners outline main routes and expect coordinated operations from Tunisia toward Medjerda and the Tunisian front as forces mass in the region.
War news fragment reports Axis allies jittery over Allied advances on the continent. It notes espionage and executions amid growing resistance and mentions arrests in Bulgaria and Slovakia as authorities suppress suspected antiwar activity.
London reports RAF squadron including Cenedian airmen returned from Russie Tull amid high morale and admiration for Russian pilots. Government gift and enamel star token presented to Inman. Canadian air support noted lifting winter air operations as Soviet fliers join Allied efforts.
News from London notes rising German morale despite heavy losses as troops retreat toward the Kastier front. Reported are homeward wishes on coaches, escapes en route, and widespread use of forged passes and passports by workers in occupied countries seeking Reich return.
Fragmented wartime dispatch notes heavy bombers and air actions near Naples with Allied planes suffering losses. Mentions at Tuy Union and a schooner, unclear crew events, and outdated phrasing indicating reconnaissance and combat operations.
London reports indicate Soviet and German patrols probing frontline areas as large scale raids target rail junctions and air bases. Berlin claims counterattacks and aerial losses while Soviet communiques reference enemy advances and strategic holds along the Volkhov and Leningrad sectors.
The vice president begins a tour of Latin America and Central America, aiming to strengthen ties and promote democracy. He notes stronger interest in democratic ideals among northern nations and asserts broad support for democratic governance.
London reports an unverified German claim that a U S carrier named Range was sunk in the North Atlantic by a torpedo attack. The report cites a U boat action under Captain von Bulow with a 14200 ton carrier carrying 73 planes and a top speed over 30 knots.
War report from New Guinea describes air attacks on the northwestern sector as Japanese forces press ground and air operations. Allied fighters, including a lone Hudson, countered with limited interceptions while preparations for further strikes near Madang and others were noted.
An account from a plane crew describes a snowstorm encounter during a high altitude flight. The event involved a crash-like impression, with weather and cold conditions cited as decisive factors. One interviewee recalls Maine as the coldest place observed during the incident.
The article states the United States intends broader Pacific offensive actions against Japan while noting ongoing attrition and strategic caution. It references conference decisions, expected moves from the Allied leadership, and uncertainties about future operations amid wider global warfare dynamics.
A wartime dispatch reports Japanese forces making gains in mountain fighting in Southeast Asia with advances through treacherous terrain and heavy combat near rail lines and bridges. The communique notes continued operations, observed enemy activity, and ongoing efforts against Allied positions with casualties on both sides.
A chaotic dispatch from Btockhorn describes Dutch patriots crossing a pokes man and destroying the national population register in Arsferdam, disrupting lines and demolishing a building. German guards report the invaders planted a line and caused significant damage amid the blackout raid in Los Angeles.
French rail and water transport targets faced air assault as Whirlwinds struck near Nantes and Brugee. Several barges and trains were damaged or destroyed, locomotives overturned, and a goods train damaged. Two Whirlwinds reported shot down with losses, while another attack damaged multiple vessels and caused fires along the line.
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