05 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1943
Page
1
Soviet dispatches report Red Army forces probing Rostov approaches as German units retreat under pressure along the Black Sea coast. Moscow and Berlin statements highlight encirclement attempts, Luftwaffe activity, and shifting front lines near Voronezh and the Caucasus.
Reports from Berlin indicate Joseph Goebbels announced total war measures for Germany via radio broadcasts. The Berlin station relayed warnings and calls to national unity as citizens reportedly reacted with alarm and patriotic singing across major cities.
In a night raid, Luftwaffe forces attacked Hamburg U-boat bases with 18 bombers reported. German High Command claimed substantial blows to the anti submarine campaign, noting no military damage at the corroded port while claiming several machines were shot down.
In Washington the Navy Secretary says the engagement in the Solomons area is a minor probing action not a major battle. He cautions against assuming a large fight is underway and notes conclusions drawn from limited observations. The description reflects cautious interpretation of ongoing naval actions.
Reports describe a large Australian assault near Wau with intensified air support. German and Japanese positions faced bombardment as Australian bombers targeted rail lines and airfields, while Allied airmen supported ground forces and naval movements in the Pacific theatre.
A wartime dispatch reports continuing gains at Guadalcanal with heavy fighting as forces push westward. The report notes stubborn resistance and difficult terrain, detailing ongoing combat actions and shifting lines.
LONDON reports Allied air forces claim steady gains amid heavy January bombing. RAF daylight and night raids target Berlin and Cologne while long-range raids hit Loriento, Burma, and the Mediterranean. Allied air crews claim success against German and Japanese targets with substantial losses on both sides.
Passage of the week shows Prime Minister Curtin told the House of Representatives that he could not provide new details on naval engagements near the Bolomens. He stated both Bau and British ships are active in the region and no specific bar reports were confirmed.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Allied figures commenting on Japanese surrenders and Japanese positions. Mentions Colonel Knox and Australia observers, with claims of supply shortages and potential surrenders among American and Japanese groups. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
In a speech to the 251st Foreign Press Association dinner, Navy Public Relations head Captain Lovett said the United States used the Aleutians as a rat trap, noting 14 enemy ships sunk, 50 aircraft destroyed, and American losses, including 30 killed or wounded. He warned of German threat under Admiral Doenitz and cited 400 German submarines, with ongoing submarine activity and new subs planned.
The report details a Navy unit in Rome engaging an unseen enemy warship after an interception attempt. Bombers attacked aerodromes twice, with all explosives hitting targets. Cape Gloucester heavy units hit a runway. in New Guinea Selamaus a plan view bombing penetrated targets. Allied fighters swept the area, ground patrols killed an enemy column, and strafing occurred alongside joint ground operations.
In a London dispatch, statements indicate enemy air losses over Malta and Allied air actions. The report notes aircraft and pilot losses, wartime strategic reflections from British officials, and comments on postures from the Admiralty and allied leadership about naval warfare and air superiority.
The Thkyn radio reports Premier Tojo urges sweeping powers from the Diet and decrees. He argues conquests give Japan resources surpassing Britain and America and claims war will continue until victory. The remarks touch on America and Britain’s lack of tradition and the need for stronger wartime control.
Chinese forces repulsed renewed Japanese assaults in western Burma near Doobaik and Rathedwung, with heavy artillery support and air backing. Reports state Japanese units were driven back after attempting southeast advances from Fingtay and Taobuhien, as Burma and surrounding provinces face ongoing frontline clashes and Allied counter operations.
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