22 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1942
Page
1
The four engined Avro Lancaster bombers of the TA LF conduct daylight raids on Augsburgs submarine works and joined thousand man raids on Cologne and Daven. They now face devastating missions against Italy as pilots push to the limit.
Soviet reports claim a substantial Russian breakthrough on the Don front with forces advancing toward Rostov and Millerovo. German units allegedly pulled back as Red Army forces pushed to sever supply lines and threaten key railway corridors in the central Dan region.
A strong force of bombers conducted a night attack over London. The target was the railway and central industrial area, with heavy and concentrated bombing causing significant fires and damage.
A London dispatch notes heavy air action with RAF bombers and fighters over the French coast near Romilly and Cherbourg, details large Luftwaffe air park, and reports Allied raids co-operating with a broad U K force. It mentions South African forces and a claim that surrender blame rests on the South African contingent.
Fragmented OCR reports a high level wartime meeting involving Hitler, Laval, and Goering discussing plans and alliances. Missing machines and canal routes are noted with references to German and Allied actors, amid post conference aftermath and civilian impact.
A Washington dispatch reports British Admiralty planes destroying or damaging U boats in the Atlantic as Bambar Com mand planes targeted U boats, with ongoing efforts to neutralize the German submarine threat.
Sunday night air raid by Japanese forces struck Calcutta causing civilian casualties though no military damage was reported. Bombs landed widely outside the city as Japanese aircraft pursued industrial targets, with limited strategic impact noted.
A London report quotes Dr Wilton criticizing Admiral Dar lan in a church clash. The bishop condemns his actions and says Christian conscience will guide responses. The Office of Information notes possible future contenders and mentions Norwegian influence in the unfolding dispute.
Lisbon correspondent reports Spanish Foreign Minister General Jordans in Portugal announced a Portuguese entente. He said the entente would aim to keep peace in Spain and exert influence on inter pasignal politics.
Report from Cala communique describes Allied activity in the Sirte area with mine clearance, bombardment by fighter-bombers, and enemy transport attacks. Rommel’s forces reposition and prepare new defenses while Axis tanks and prisoners feature in the ongoing engagement. Allied gains and German counters mark a tense advance.
London reports Allied patrols south of Medjet El Bab cooperate with Giraud French forces probing nightly enemy positions. British light armour with the French advance along a key road toward the town where German Panzer divisions concentrate. Allied bombers, escorted by fighters, attack French rail yards and marshalling yards. Royal Air Force operations push supply lines toward Mareth and Brax as American troops join French command in Tunisia.
Allied forces report progress in the Milne Bay area and near Port Moresby. Australian manned tanks and artillery push the enemy back along the river lines while sustaining heavy fighting and holding strategic positions.
From Our war Correspondent Mervyn Weston reports on the rapid shift to mobile warfare in the New Guinea theatre. Allied forces with Australians and Americans advance behind tanks artillery and air support pushing Japanese positions from Buna to Cape Endaladares. The campaign features spearheads, long range 37 mm guns and rapid consolidation along the front, with dawn to morning progress and notable gains including a breakthrough near Buna.
Washington correspondent Charles Hurd explains that many misread the Allied actions in New Guinea. He argues the Solomon Islands battle history is misinterpreted and that the Munda operation may not shift the war. Navy reports claim a Saturday raid at New Georgia showed limited enemy interception. Air and sea units conducted raids and dives against Japanese targets at Munds.
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