Churchill Promises Aid as Germans Drive into Russia
An Ankara communique says Turkey will stay neutral amid German Russian conflict. Soviet notes hint at seeking Japanese neutrality while Germany delays any request under the Tripartite Pact. Moscow reports a German push along the River Bug with heavy losses to the Red Army and Luftwaffe raids on urban airfields, including Grodno and Kalvaria near the frontier.
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Russia
Matsuoka
Turkey
Red Army
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Bug
Stockholm
Estonia
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Reagan
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Black Sea
Grodno
Kristinopol
Kalvaria
Stoyanny
Khatinopol Ja
Lwow
Grodno Ia
Warsaw
German Frontline Reports From East Prussia Finland Front
War correspondents describe German advances along East Prussian and Finnish frontiers. Junkers air units built quickly at advanced airfields while pilots learned missions shortly before takeoff. Germans pushed into Russian territory capturing frontier posts and first prisoners as artillery and mobile guns proved effective.
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Berlin
East Prussia
Finland
Junkers
Borning
Russia
Frontier Posta
Boviet Lowns
Luftwaffe raids and Russian action reported in war notices
Reports from Ankara claim a Luftwaffe raid on Odessa rivaling Rotterdam and Belgrade. A Finnish Soviet communique notes Soviet planes raiding Finland and bombing near Large nam on Odessa Melbourne. A NSW casualty list names 318 men including eight KIA and nine missing.
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Ankara
Odessa
Rotterdam
Belgrade
Hitler
Finland
Marinen
Namon
Melbourne
New South Wales
L. N. Leonard
Canbert's
Raids on Germany Reported by Allied Sources
Brief notice from London reports raids on northwestern Germany with targets including Bremen and Wilhelmshaven. Allied air forces conducted attacks described in telegrams from The Daily Mail The Manchester Guardian and United Press via Rosters Ward A and other agencies.
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Reese
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Manchester Guardian
United Press and
Aerie
Ion Berth Auericen
Government statement to be made on Foreign affairs in Commons
A full Government statement is planned for the next House of Commons sittings likely by the Secretary for Foreign Affairs Eden. He recently met with the British Ambassador Sir Stafford Cripps and the Soviet Ambassador Malsky, and a full debate is expected to follow as Eden reviews the campaign.
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House of Commons
Foreign
Mr. Eden
Stafford Cripps
M- Malsky
Drifter Mac West and trawler Birdonis sunk in wartime action
Admiralty reports the drifter Mac West and the trawler Birdonis were sunk with no casualties aboard the drifter. An early morning alert in London notes light aerial activity over eastern and southern England with limited damage and few casualties.
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London
Admiralty
Mac West
England
Three-pronged German offensive reported in Europe
Reports indicate a three-pronged drive by Germany toward Leningrad Moscow and the Ukraine. Finland to Leningrad crosses the Karelian Isthmus while Prussia to Moscow advances through the Baltic states. Russians reportedly withdraw from Bessarabia to a Pruth River line as German raids target aircraft and ships.
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Germany
Russia
Finland
Leningrad
East Prussia
Moscow
Rumania
Ukraine
Lerlingrad
Karelian Isthmus
Fort Prussia
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Bessarabia
Pruth
Dnenter
Berlin
Rusagian
Red Army
Rogiet
Watera
Baltic
Allied advance in Syria reported by Vichy communique
A Vichy communique claims renewed Allied drive into south eastern Syria with motorised Iraqi units advancing toward Palmyra. Vichy planes attacked. Australian troops aid the Damour area as fighting rages near Jemin Meriyun and Meme. Indian troops push toward Damascus Beirut railway line.
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Syria
Vichy
Iraq
Palmyra
Abuk - Dri Lery
Tree of
Lebanon
Bidon
Beirut
Damour
Jemin
Meriiyun
Damascus
British Associated Press
Meme
Vichy Tanka
Europe Reacts Differently to Invasion Across Nations
Across Europe reactions to the invasion vary. Hungary orders air raid precautions. Admiral Horthy meets the German minister. Stockholm cites hopes of aid from Baltic states and Ukraine amid sabotage reports. In Vichy invasion praised as the start of a new phase. Slovakia cuts diplomatic ties with Russia. Cronitla’s obligations to the Tripartite Pact affirmed. Rome’s Fascists back the invasion as aiding Spain. Portugal watches US moves toward Cape Verde and Azores with concern. Madrid shows relief at potential war impact.
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London
Rusale
Europe
Hungary
Horthy
Vichy
Slovakia
Russia
M.pavelic
Cronitla
Rome
Spain
Portugal
Axis
Signor Gayda
United States
Cape Verde
Azores
Shaw on Hitler and Allied Resolve in War News
Bernard Shaw criticizes Hitler while Britain and the United States consider rapid aid to Russia under Lease and Lend. British Ambassador Lord Halifax and Secretary of State Welles discuss the crisis as Washington plans a cautious response and watches developments in Europe and the Far East. The Tokyo bureau notes high level cabinet meetings to address the new conflict. An arbitration court scene closes with anti Communist street rhetoric.
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Washington
Sun
State Department
Russia
Germany
Britain
America
Hitler
Britih
Lord Halifax
Mr. Welles
New York Times
Europe
Far East
Japan
Determined to End Hitler and His Gang
A scathing wartime speech stresses Britain and the United States will aid any nation opposing Nazi Germany while condemning the Nazi regime. It recounts the German invasion of Russia, wartime alliances, and warnings given to Stalin, portraying Hitler as a monster of wickedness and calling for united action to end Nazism.
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Hitler
London
Angone
Nazi pilots display lack of spirit over Channel air clash
Reports from London describe RAF escorts shooting down two and a half of yesterday's enemy planes with Blenheims claiming one. German fighters failed to press a concerted attack, with many shot down over German territory as Spitfires and Hurricanes led a sweeping attack along the Channel.
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London
R.A.F
Blenheim
Channel
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