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17 Jun 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1941
Page
1
British Gain in Syria Amid Resistance and Damascus Outlook
British forces press into Syria despite French and Vichy opposition near Sidon and Beirut. Allied columns advance toward Damascus as air and sea actions continue, with Sidon falling and preparations reported for an outflanking move toward Beirut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Jerusalem
Nahta
Kesci
Brazzaville
Aleppo
Palmyra
Vichy
Iraq
Abukamal
Damascus
Air Losses Week's Figures Favor Britain
London reports the weekly air loss ratio nearly two to one in Britain's favor for the week ending June 14. German raids targeted Ruhr and German-occupied areas while Allied bombers inflicted German losses. Britain also destroyed enemy planes on the ground and during naval operations. Maryland tests a Baltimore British bomber for Britain with two 1850 hp engines, quotes from Chief Engineer Joseph E. Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Axia Gir
Germany
Ruhr
Britain
Middle Kuat
Axia Joasen
Raf Lonnes
Britiathshire
Crete
Baltimore
Glenn Martin Company
Han Beld
Briitain
Joseph E. Harmon
Europe
Great Events predicted by Japanese leader Yamashita
The Tokyo Times correspondent quotes Lieut General Yamashita saying soon something great will happen. Berlin notes the interview came before Goebbels suppressed piece predicting Crete conquest and invasion rehearsals. Yamashita says Hitler urged Japan to mobilise fully to achieve the new order in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tokyo
the Times
Matoyuki Yamashita
Berlin
Nichi Nichi Shimbun
Yornshila
Goebbela
Beobachter
Crete
England
Yamashita
Hitler
Japan
Germany Demands Use of Bases in Tunisia
An analysis notes German pressure for bases in Tunisia and discusses strategic implications for Rommel's Libyan troops, noting France's limited North African forces and the risk of Allied counterplay through Spain. It underscores German persistence and the impact of logistics on a North Africa campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Tunisia
Morocco
North Africa
Spain
France
Pla
Rommel
German Economic Grip Feeds Inflation Across France
London report cites The Times correspondent on the French frontier detailing two Berchtesgaden concessions accepted by Admiral Darlan now surfacing, signaling inflation risks for France amid German economic pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Darlan
Berchtesgaden
Night bombing in Britain declines as defence improves
An Air Commodore explains reduced night raids over Britain over the past month. He notes long-range bombers are regrouping and cautious, with February and March showing gains, April doubling January, and May improving further. He warns against complacency and urges courage for future night skies.
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London
Britain
FR. Goodard
Mediterranean
Air Commodon
Goodard
Auceean
Japanese Troops Move Toward Manila Amid Allied Action
Military sources report Japanese destroyers and 27 transports near Cheklang with unclear direction, likely transporting one division. General Le Gentilhamme returns to field HQ after surgery. Australian forces face counterattack near Bidon as civilians evacuate Beirut reports indicate evacuation has begun.
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Manila
Uhenuclven
Bidon
Onlo
Beirut
Colour Bar In American Defences Works
President Roosevelt orders the Office for Production and Management to stamp out discrimination in defence industries and to maximize utilization of all productive labor. He urges tapping every available worker source to boost employment and unity at home during the national emergency.
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Beirut
Dentein
Betges
Washington
Suundlay
Roosevelt
Office For Production and Management
London
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Moscow
Min
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Daily Telegraph
Stafford Cripps
Daily Mail
Churchill Weeny
Chungking
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Stanley
United States
U.S
Warhington
Office For Production
Lee
Ogee Lal
Stiff Fighting In Progress At Sollum
British forward elements launch fresh advance in Sollum area as German claims of heavy victories around Sollum surface. German bombers strike around Sollum while Luftwaffe reports 60 British tanks destroyed and enemy losses of men and material. Australian and Cairo communiques describe large attacks that were repulsed with heavy losses to the enemy. Berlin notes offensive collapse and renewed fighting elsewhere.
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London
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Berlin
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German Planes Crash in Portugal Amid War Alert
Officials report three German war planes and one unidentified craft crashed near Amuarolej in Portugal. Two German planes burned before landing and others caught fire on impact. two crew members were believed to have escaped by parachute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugese
Amuarolej
Uney
Dominion Consultations In Empire Affairs Now
The item notes ongoing discussions in London over imperial governance amid war anxieties. It outlines two possible paths: an Imperial Cabinet or an Imperial Conference, each shaping future policy. The piece comments on the potential impact of rapid air travel on scheduling and public interest in these meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Turkey Skeptical Of Clash Between Soviet And Germany
Ankara reports a Turkish view that a German Russian war is unlikely while Finnish authorities urge evacuations of women and children as a precaution. Britain questions Hitler plans on Russia and new troop movements, with reports of German measures along Norway's coast and in the Baltic area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Germany
London
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Romania
Ankara
the Times
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Dagensnyhetrs
Hitler
Russia
East
Moscow
Norway
Gulf of Bothnia
Ger
Becneroas
Belgium
France
Dutch Indies Adopts Firm Stand Against Supplying Japan
Governor General opens Parliament in Batavia stating the Dutch Indies will not aid Japan by shipping excess raw materials. He warns against outside interference and favors no discrimination to any friendly powers while emphasizing national development. Japanese delegates attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Netherlands East Indies
Japan
Japonese
Raid on Germany Strikes Ruhr Cologne and Hanover
The Air Ministry said a strong bomber force attacked western Germany last night and heavily damaged industrial works in the Ruhr region Cologne and Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Ministry
Germany
Ruhr
Cologne
Hanover
Japan U S Navy strike impacts shipyard work
Striking machinists at 11 ship yards defied requests from union officers and President Roosevelt to return to work. The stoppage, begun May 10, halts half a million dollars in navy and merchant ship contracts as wartime tensions rise.
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Roosevelt
Avenae
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