Planes strike at Caroline Islands from Marshall
US bombers hammered targets around the Caroline Islands as part of a long raid. Reports describe carrier and land air forces striking the area, with ships and coastal facilities reportedly engaged.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
1
Kavieng in Flames After Latest Allied Raids
Storied Kavieng blazes as Allied raids devastate the town after heavy air attacks. Navy Catalina aircraft join efforts, with fighters and dive bombers targeting airfields and installations. Ensuing bombardments cripple enemy positions around Kavieng, Wewak, and adjacent facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kavieng
Ype Hositinn
Ammuniition
Gunes Wewak
Whet
Sera
Wihowt
Syetree Eet
Peters Aerodrome
Uligan
New Zealand Troops Lead Invasion of Green Island
In the South Pacific a New Zealand force led by Rear Admiral Carney and Rear Admiral Wilkingon executed an amphibious landing on Green Island near Guadalcanal. The operation aimed to sever northern links and support advancing Allied forces. NZ troops, aided by Pret and Severeikies de Pret, secured key positions as part of the ongoing campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalcanal
Greenwand
South Pacific
Carney
Eecae
Énate Seta
Pep
Intent
Bance
Wilkingon
New
Tatanda
Valleoem
Japanese Intreatment of US Pilots Detected in Report
A Japanese newspaper report cites mistreatment of American airmen detained in China. The United Press photographer notes handcuffs and abuse, while General Rennell announces limits on resupply airmen to hinder enemy propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United Press
Rennet
Saptoire
Lal
Progress in Finnish Peace Moves Reported in London
London reports say a member of Finland's Parliamentary Affairs Committee returned from Stockholm and stated Finland's peace efforts are advancing. He denied any travel to blockade talks and urged a quick end to the war without sacrificing freedom. Helsinki and Biorkhata were the targets of air raids, with bombers striking central areas and causing damage.
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London
Acos Virtanen
Persian Affair Committee
Stockholm
Helsinki
Aftan- Linden
Finland
Sol Bay
Bukko
Karnroeth
Biokhate
Partici
Fry
Pata
Helaiok
Panin Parte Nthe Altace
Japan rejects U S relief for war prisoners
Reported by Tokyo says Japan withdrew approval for supplying relief to prisoners of war tied to Tule Lake incidents. Soviet transmissions noted by observers, while U S bombings and investigations seed debate on repatriation and aid. Breckinridge line mentions House committee inquiry.
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Tokyo
Japan
Jean
Bends Airee
Ddd
Mielster
Yensoin Vie
Vindiwoteck
Alberta
Soviet Union
Tule
Btate
Breckinridge
Churchill to Review War Effort Amid Jap Raid Updates
London reports Churchill addressing Parliament on measures to sustain India’s war effort after renewed Japanese raids. General Auchinleck praised Allied forces as the 14th Army pressures Arakan fronts, while strategic communications and naval activity draw attention to ongoing attrition and supply line concerns.
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Auchinteck
London
Jena
Molee of Commons
Churchill
Theia
Japan
New German Retreat on Baltic Fronts
Reports from Helsinki relay a Baltic front retreat by Germany as forces withdraw toward defensive lines. Soviet and Finnish sources indicate heavy fighting continuing on multiple sectors with encirclement attempts and German casualties.
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Baltic
Depletion of U S Oil Reserves In Fourteen Years
Washington reports the Senate Trucan Committee annual review stating the United States bears the war oil burden and may face a fourteen year supply at current consumption. It urges compensating Britain through transfer of Allied oil supplies to the United States to safeguard future defense and industry.
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Washington
Senate Trucan Committee
Tatew
Britain
United States
Haa
Western Berlin Bomb Raid Strikes City In Ruinous Night
A traveler’s report from Berlin describes immense destruction after a bomber raid on Western Berlin. The operation involved over 1000 aircraft, with extensive ground support and complex coordination to deliver bombs, taking about five hours airborne and a long day for personnel on the ground.
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Avery
Kugy
In & Bate
Wits
Germany
Insolent Nazi Note Sent to Argentina Sparks Coup
A German protest over the military attaché led Argentina to seize control as diplomats occupied key offices. The Reich’s rupture with Spain deepened as officials resigned and a cabinet shakeup occurred, replacing three ministers amid renewed tensions.
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Argentina
Buenos Airer
Wal
Friedrich Walfi
Argen
Hedany
Prionin Agaimat
Dimeter
Dilbert
Weno
Esterday
Feladomt
Spain
Am Diether
Gerda
Gonztlex
Honorio Higwin Eecoenen
Dom Ian Sorina
Prowiientiel
Cablfet
Axis ships sunk off Norway in Admiralty note
An Admiralty communique states light coastal forces damaged large enemy patrollers off Norway. Reports indicate one enemy vessel was ablaze and drifting ashore. Britain’s ships observed supply vessels nearby and vowed to drive the foe from the gate of the Baltic.
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Astodrome
Goreetack Lance
Fiano
Amimal
Wiksenas
London
Ber
Withrat
Acriatiana
Soviet Rebuff to Britain on Polish Question
A brief 1940s style wire notes Soviet refusal to Britain on the Polish issue. The report cites London diplomacy and Moscow responses, with references to war insurance and shifting alliances. The piece hints at regional implications in South America and ongoing wartime policy discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Renewed Attack On Anzio Beachhead Reported By Rome Radio
Allied forces report heavy fighting at the Anzio beachhead as German reinforcements push in and counterblows continue. Rome radio says three German forces attacked the beachhead late on Wednesday afternoon as Allied artillery and air action breach German lines and hamper their assault.
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Rome
Enum
Tiwax
Torey
Tome
Weiler
Fifth Army
Ansit
Eighth Arty
Sheatreeie
U S to Enforce Embargo on Oil to Spain
Washington dispatch reports the United States will embargo oil shipments to Spain indefinitely until General Franco’s forces are defeated. The policy aims to restrict Germany’s economic support and press Spain toward capitulation, with coal shipments also impacted if needed.
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U.S
Spain
Washington
Wili Spaig
Alexander confident of Anzio battle
A garbled report quotes General Alexander asserting confidence in the Anzio operation. He warns Germans will not give up the beachhead easily and stresses the need for steady support, predicting a tough fight ahead. He mentions Rome and a prolonged campaign with deliberate strategic shifts.
China Favoured as Base for Attack on Japan
A distorted dispatch discusses potential Chinese bases for striking Japan, mentioning Chiang Kai-shek era leaders and Allied generals. The fragmented OCR references suggest plans for a large-scale assault, with implied Chinese readiness and US coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Main objective aims to end war in Europe
A partial and garbled news snippet shows references to Washington and the War Department, with mentions of European events, allied aims, and ongoing discussions about final objectives. Names and places are obscured, but the tone indicates strategic talks on ending the war and planning future moves.
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Washington
Tie Ming
Fae Babe
Europe
Buran
Aled Laveen
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