11 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1942
Page
1
London report summarizes heavy fighting on the eastern front with German counterattacks and Russian defense. It notes German advances near Oranienbaum and pushes toward key positions, while Soviet forces claim gains and repulse several German efforts. Diplomatic and strategic assessments from The Times and Stockholm correspondents are cited.
The Navy reports a sharp clash with German raiders in the South Atlantic. Eight U.S. merchant ships were attacked. one vessel sank and nine were damaged. Of 41 crewmen, only 10 survived the 20 minute effort, with several days of hardship described.
United Nations oppose a fascist regime in France as Admiral Darian seeks to import forces from North Africa. The council discusses relief and rehabilitation plans for war‑torn countries, with mentions of Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and New Zealand’s Nash amid North Africa tensions.
Reports state a Japanese warship was sunk and three damaged off the Solomons on December 3 by dive bombers and torpedo planes. Allied action, including enemy targets near Buin and Gaudalcanal, disrupted German and Italian movements as combat continued across the Pacific.
Canberra reports a substantial push to meet the allotted quota with 31,200 capital subscriptions and support from New South Wales. Officials highlight high reader interest, with Australia’s war effort driving loans, subscriptions, and employer drives as Canberrans rally to bolster the loan drive.
Allied forces report progress in New Guinea as troops push Japanese back from Buna and pin them to a narrow strip near Gona. Air strikes and naval action target enemy positions while Allied fighters maintain cover and support ground advances.
A fragmented clipping mentions a Silver Star award in connection with a local event. The readable portion lists the award term and references possibly involved individuals or groups, but details are incomplete. Further text would clarify the scope and recipients.
London report summarizes a War Office booklet on the Crete and Greece campaigns. It notes Imperial forces endured heavy casualties, with over 18 000 troops reaching Egypt from Crete and German losses and wounded figures. The text highlights joint actions by New Zealand and other troops near Pinto Gorge against two German divisions.
An evocative yet fragmented account describes an Australian war cemetery at El Alamein. It highlights lines of headstones, inscriptions, and the somber duty of soldiers burying fallen comrades in orderly rows beneath a Mediterranean sky.
Allied forces report penetration of Axis lines near Bizerta amid heavy air raids. Rome says enemy raiders hit Turin. numerous buildings damaged and 63 injured. Moroccan radio notes Allied tanks and infantry moving into Turdala. Allied air power concentrates with parachute drops south of Tunis.
A message from Rabat quotes Governor-General of French West Africa General Batson declaring Dakar and French West Africa will resist Germany with support and equipment. Germany is denied any French base or intent in the region.
Long fighters destroyed a Junkers 82 bomber off Cyrenaica and bombers over the Baltic area. General Montgomery's offensive plans were described amid Allied air action and German notices. London awaits direct front reports as information circulates.
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