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05 Jul 1940
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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
1
Britain Seizes French Warships in North Africa Action
Vice Admiral Mueiilier said no French capital ship was in German or Italian hands while several vessels under construction were moved to British ports with armaments. The British claim they opened fire to prevent the fleet from aiding Germany, and many French ships and crews were moved or detained in the rapid operation around Oran and North Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueiilier
de Gaulle
Muesilier
New York Herald- Tribune
Oran
Ils
Ro Olinistry of
France
Eventus
Rmans
Winston Acquith
Moulton
Leeds
Liverpool
Akeward
Maconnalasance
French Liner Champlain Struck Mine Off French Coast
German radio quotes French owner saying the liner Champlain struck a mine off La Pallice recently. Mines laid by German planes on the night before. Nearly all passengers saved and several crew members saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
la Pallice
Threat to Ireland From British Actions Alleged
The German press accuses Britain of planning to violate Irish neutrality and argues Germany is entitled to counter the threat. The report notes commentary on British imperial policy and related figures within a broader wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Germany
Britain Seizes Large Part Of French Fleet At Oran
In Commons, Prime Minister Churchill said Britain took control of most French ships, boarding two battleships two light cruisers and several submarines and destroyers at Portsmouth Plymouth and Sheerness. One British seaman killed two British officers and one rating wounded. French losses included one officer killed and another wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Churchill
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Sheerness
Germany
Britain
Alexandria
Italian War Power Under Modern European Conditions
A Times correspondent notes the Italian war machine in flux from Rome to the field with a focus on divisions and mobility. He cites layoffs in manpower and materiel offset by motorization and offensive power while praising the navy as efficient yet limited by experience. Contemporary campaigns in Abyssinia and Spain boosted Black Shirts’ value amid war reorganization and six months army service implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Rome
Spain
Italy
Ita
British Air Raids on Germany Hit Hamburg Suburb
German news agency reports 16 killed and 25 injured in a Royal Air Force raid on Hamburg suburbs this afternoon. Air Ministry says RAF attacked Denmark Belgium and areas near Hamburg and Texel and Ymuiden in Holland with one loss. Berlin agency claims 40 civilians killed in Hamburg raids and warns of retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Air Force
Hamburg
Germany
Air Ministry
Royal Air
Denmark
Belgium
Aaa
Weommana
Bass
Texel
Ymuiden
Holland
Messerschmitt
Hudson Coastal Command
Vont
Hudson
Amsterdam
Berlin
Pbekhour
Defence of Britain debated as invasion defense plans urged
Lords heard calls to boost civilian offensive power and equip, with Lord Mottistone urging Australian Division be used against air borne invaders. Lord Croft outlined measures to defeat invasion at sea or on landing and to cover every shore with artillery rifles and machine guns. The Daily Mail reported plans for a people’s moat and civilian trench digging as coordinated defense efforts.
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London
Lord Mottistone
House of Lords
Lord Croft
Lord Brett
Caldera
Mottistone
Britain
Unity in Japanese Policy
In Tokyo on Wednesday the Army and Foreign Office announced a settlement of differences over a forthcoming speech by Foreign Minister Arita on foreign policy. The Army had viewed the speech as too weak and reached accord with the Foreign Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Army
Foreign Office
Foree
Arita
France Chooses Path to New Constitution
Reports from Paris indicate France plans a new constitution ratified by the National Assembly or elected representatives. Marshal Petain and allies urge bold reform, seeking parliamentary powers to restructure administration and create a government-led constitutional framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assembly
Marshal Mn
France
Capentia li Ae
Family
Rutherland
German Casualties in France Reported in Berlin Dispatch
A Berlin news agency states German casualties from June 10 to France armistice total 400000. The report also calls General Petain the Fuehrer of the new French element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Petain
Occupation Completed in Berlin War Termination Report
A dispatch from Berlin dated Wednesday reports that the German occupation force has completed its duties on schedule and armistice terms are being observed. Official quarters confirm occupation has ended as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Arandora Star Torpedoed Off Ireland With Internees Aboard
The Blue Star liner Arandora Star carrying about 1500 German and Italian internees to Canada was torpedoed in daylight off western Ireland. Survivors recount desperate fights for lifeboats, German and Italian tensions, and acts of heroism by officers and soldiers as rescue ships and towns aid the rescued.
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London
Blue Star
Canada
Ireland
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