Russians claim victory at Stalingrad with encirclement
Moscow dispatch reports German forces at Stalingrad encircled and trapped. Soviet sources say 91 090 prisoners taken between January 10 and February 2, with heavy German losses including troops, equipment, and stores. Axis command acknowledges strategic withdrawals and loss of the northern Stalingrad group, while asserting continued operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gersonn
Utara
Moscow
Feusin
Geunra Hiendel
Bialingrad
Tussiay
Maingrad
eCentral Bereicher
Compa
Na ‘Chiaf
Bertin
Berti
Stalingrad
Hitler
Bucharest to be evacuated by civilians
London reports German troops to occupy Bucharest after a decree ordering partial civilian evacuation. The Times correspondent says Romanian papers discuss the precaution against air raids, with mentions of German occupation aims and hostages in surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
London
Times
Eunale
Rommel Based In Tunisia As British Press Reports
A British United Press dispatch from Tunis says Rommel’s headquarters are in Gabes near Mareth, directing operations from there. The report notes German and Italian forces around the Mareth line, and mentions Allied attacks on coastal and inland targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuntala
Cairo
Aly
Tui
Gerran
Atect
Axis positions in Tunisia penetrated report from France
Allied forces reportedly broke into Axis positions in central Tunisia with German heavy fighting in the field near the Taniani sector. British and American troops targeted the Falda area as German defenses and rail lines faced pressure. American withdrawal after limited objectives, while Allied air activity was reduced, as Red Cross aid and Free French arms efforts continued from Algiers and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Turdex
Paris
Bertin Millitery
Ormnall
Farey
Feld
Pra Cine
Jth
Mir
Nena
French Headquairters
Featurs
Asia
TAF
Bares
Brit Aasociatey Pron
North Africa
Allied
Kened
Gass
Maknasal
Algien
Faia
Red Crow
Tripolitania
Aaa
Fae
Algiers
Giraud
Bergeret
Washington
Cologne Again Blasted Cologne Again Blasted Londor
An explosive attack targeted Cologne and Londor causing civilian casualties and widespread damage. Authorities reported tremors from nitro blasts and the impact on buildings, factories, and workers as air raid alerts sounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londor
Bertin
Jeritiah Domberg
Werthy
Bombers strike Nazi bases in France amid raids
Allied air crews pursued targets in northern France including marshalling yards near Abbeville and Boulogne. Units from various squadrons attacked railway facilities at Bruges and surrounding areas while other formations escorted missions along the coast, with missions returning without opposition yet continuing pressure on enemy lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby Rile
Epitire
Rpie
Fockewult
Cfreling
Aleathera
Boulogne
Second Front Essential for German Defeat
Colonel Osvaldo Valencia, former Chilean military attaché to Italy and Germany, says Germany cannot win the war and a European second front would be essential to defeat Germany. He suggests an opening of a western front and notes Germany’s difficulty overcoming Russian resistance while preparing a third plan against Husain. He also reports Italian revolts and German deployment, with 300,000 troops and 30,000 police kept in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Osvaldo Valencia
Italy
Germany
Chile
Duvalde
Stait
Hitler
Hart
Dermane
FLAF
Seite Tanga
Rex
Milan
Sichy
Aly
Uwe Tealane
Morace
Australia
York
Jepenann
Marth Abe Bolomang
Minkia
Jaye c
Mawnston
Port Taarwit
Port Darwin
Cape Tork
Breitnd
Arafura Sm
Wien
America
Irailla
Autre
Heavy RAF Raid On Akyab Involved Destroyers Saving Convoy
A clewsionary London dispatch reports a heavy RAF raid on Akyab with destroyers protecting a convoy. Allied aircraft and surface escorts engaged, with claims of bombers and fighter cover delivering strikes while avoiding heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAF
Akyab
Fear of Allied invasion spans European coasts
The article reports German fortifications along Europe's coastlines from North Cape to the Aegean, amid fears of Allied landings. It describes intensified defense works on the Mediterranean axis, with new gun emplacements, fortifications in the Balkans, and patrols near routes from Kavala to Salonika.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
North Cape
Binetita
Mediterranean
Bom al PE
Sus
Mae
Madrié
Gyntsai Phan Azia
Baglentin
Giraud Not French Rule Angers Allies in War Talks
A British report discusses Josephine Giraud and Charles de Gaulle, noting Anthony Eden defends de Gaulle’s authority while opposing pro Vichy elements. It outlines Allied aims to support a legitimate French administration and minimize occupation mishaps in North Africa as military actions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hove
Kien
Gtrwud
Ameria
North Africa
Glenn
Uist
General de Gaulle
Britign
Amverien Arsire
New Japanese bid to regain Solomons area
A garbled report describes Japanese efforts to retake the Solomons, outlining Allied and Japanese positions near Cape Esperance Port Darwin and Shortland Island. It mentions air attacks on Port Moresby and Tarawa, with Allied counterstrikes and naval movements, and references U S and Australian actions in the Pacific theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomons
Fragmentary Foreign Snafu Text from OCR Debris
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Japan and the United States in an unclear context. Names, dates, and concrete actions are unreadable, leaving a partial, non-cohesive item with no verifiable events or identities to summarize.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rostov
fMeatovo
Pokrovakiny
Paviysia
Kuyanaki End
Feviovakay
Tusho
Yeisk
Vornmue
Toler
Ser Coens
Treets Puasiana
Way
Am Walt
Matustae
Barnetok
Ranapert
Air Force
Seatroying
Darwen
Vorona
Ramodar Rowtev
Viirage
Paria
Inet
Tunine
Novo- Finnick
Mraanoder
Cole
Tan Germine
Mosen
Fumanland
Wehrmacht
Provan
Allway
Mitler
Eye
Livichannis
Sucetan
Fnfenc
Vila
Puneans
Igcx
Voronaj
Rastov
Atalingend
Wyelomk
Maya
Tor Deni
Stresaer Theater
Iebreek
Gerhiwa
Seemyeche
Komire
Sre
Kursk
Germat
Berlin
Caucaats
Ales Wubwenee
Jonoasovsky
Army Corpe
Don
Rommel
Pat Gabes
Alra Sade
Troy
Mareth
Fosstal
Shoitel Jerid
Tunisia
France
Levaman
Levape
Javkint
Eeryers
North Wentarn
Ely
Official
Commumique
Lorensis
United Nations
Mr. Eden
de Gaulle
Tanita Sea
Fatwin
Ae Faye
Kawhenan
Ainhon
Tait Inbar
Patat
New Guinese
Tutch
Guluen
Hiidaana
Guinte Jusuuasd
Gil
Te Timor
Ure Celebes
New Britain
Eimbailatina
Olizeet Nt
Alin Berger
Wiying Fertromaan
Atulout Fenmeriy Rotary Ciwn
Mrerontrim
Soultisest
Anup
Sinvly Toyrgrie
Omba
Sinee
Boibo-Was
MuborKcamiaum
Papua
Enem
Desa
Wn Today
United States
Navy Department
Torawa Boland
Lye Yl Dort
Dormeshum
Uastioan
Afunda
Mneulidera
FBI
Cape Enperance
Rink
Rejd
Munde
Toro
Frying Portree
Ty Warnawict
Lightninga
Shortland
Eveund
Bnortland
United Ruales
Bamied
Aiatoa
Kiana
Liles Simtel Ieuydnen
Uinane
Japan
Tus
Mini
Tojo
Rite of Poors
Jaxon Io
Canberra
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!