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20 Dec 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
1
Bardia Next Objective In British Lightning Thrust
The British renewed a two fold push against Italy in Libya piercing the Bardia perimeter with mechanised units and continuing heavy air and ground action. Reported advances at Derna Sollum Fort Capuzzo and El Wak are noted along with fighting around Moyele and Sid Barrani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardia
London
Britain
Italy
Derna
Sollum
Fort Capuzzo
Cairo
British Associated Press
Nairobi
el Wak
Prench
Maginot Line
Hitler
Churchill
Germany
Mannheim
U S Ambassador Reports on Italian Morale
Secretary Cordell Hull announced the United States envoy will report on Italian morale. The briefing follows Allied actions and seeks insight into public sentiment and possible effects on wartime efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Australian Cavalry in Action Gains in Western Desert
Churchill says Australian Cavalry Division with drawn awards scored important gains at Carbub as Libyan operations proceed with high odds. British forces report 30 000 prisoners understated, fights at Bardia expand over a Yorkshire sized area with 100 serviceable guns and 50 tanks taken, 300 more prisoners at Sidemar, and ongoing air and naval strikes against Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Western Desert
Carbub
Libya
British Isles
Atlantic
Bardia
Yorkshire
Sidemar
Australians Praised for Bravery in War Front
The New York Times commentator asserts Australian troops in World War I showed frontline bravery, noting their sun-tanned troops fighting in a front rank against Hitler’s enemies. It praises Australia for resourcefulness, compares population effort to America, and cites shipyards and aircraft plants aiding the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Times
Commonwealth
Australia
America
Hitler
Times
Germany Under RAF Attacks Evacuations Rise Across Cities
London reports continued RAF bombing affecting Germany as 850000 children are moved from Berlin Hamburg and Ruhr areas to the south. Key sites include the Optan works producing tic ammonia for nitric acid and fertilizer and the Ludwigshaven dye works near Mannheim, a major chemistry hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hamburg
Ruhr
Germany
Eemceet Raf
Optan Works
Ludwichaven Dye Works
Pears Mannheim
Ship's Captain Defies U Boat in Last Stand of Western Prince
Captain Reid of the Western Prince refused to save himself as the liner sank after a torpedo strike in the Atlantic. Seventy two passengers and crew were landed at a west coast port, among them Mr Howe, Canadian minister for munitions. Mr Gordon Scott drowned. Five lifeboats cleared, a sixth capsized. The rescue ship's captain and seamanship saved many, including three babies aboard during a gale. A steward drowned after returning to retrieve ship funds. a honeymoon couple perished returning to their cabin for wedding presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reid
Atlantic
Howe
Gordon Scott
Mr. Howe
Food supplies in Germany and Europe claim ample
Berlin reports that the Institute of Business Research says Europe and Germany have sufficient food stocks and agriculture to feed all under German administration. Europe except England could reach 90 percent self sufficiency, with Poland excluded from production lists. A German official added Poland faced near starvation alongside 2,000,000 imported workers in occupied territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Institute of Business Research
Germany
Europe
England
Poland
German Ministry For Economic Warfare
Greeks Break Italian Hold at Klisura in Albania
Greek forces claim a decisive victory near Klisura with Italian retreat toward the Klisura line. Reports say fires followed bombardment, positions on Mount Skorovic remain under Greek dominance threatening Tepelena and Himera. Italians reportedly used tanks in places as heavy fighting continues in Albania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klisura
Skorovic
Drynos
Sea
Tepelena
Himera
Albania
Eraa
Meceet
Kili
Ure
Athens
Blunt Advice to Japan at Tokyo Society Dinner
The American Ambassador Mr. Grew challenged Japanese listeners with a facts driven approach urging actions over rhetoric. He stressed Americas priorities and cautioned against conquest while signaling patience and alliance with allies. Mr. Nomura announced farewell as Ambassador to the United States. Mr. Matsuoka sold peace minded America but urged restraint from European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Mr. Grew
Matsuoka
Americas
Grew
Japan
America
Americana
Nomura
United States
Europe
Pacific
British Bombs Dropped on Basle Reported
The Swiss government states bombs over Basle on Monday were British and a protest for full compensation has been sent to Britain. The announcement notes the clear moonlit night made visibility perfect for the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basle
Britain
Motor Torpedo Boats Sink Large Enemy Supply Ship
Early morning patrol off the Belgian coast ambushed a 6000 to 7000 ton armed supply ship. The vessel broke up and sank after machine gun and torpedo exchanges with no Allied casualties or damage. An escort trawler was hit by gunfire and a torpedo was fired. an explosion was felt by our boats.
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Heer
Moyele
Indiana
Sid Barran
Italana
Giornale d'Italia
Signor Gayden
Graziani
Royal Air Force
T Btuk
Jon Fitchett
Baila
Danish Faper
Danish Council
Haa
Frit Danmare
Free Denmark
Secretar
Cordell Hull
Tucado
Air Ministry
Milam
Genoa
Lorient
R.A.F
Mannheim Dye Works
Daily Telegraph
Pogradec
Greece
Belgian Coast
Wimbledon
Cca
Centre Court
Royal Engineers
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