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18 Mar 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1941
Page
1
Weather and Allied Support Narratives Spread Across Balkans and Britain
Weather in the Balkans slows troop movements while Allied wartime support, led by U S President Roosevelt, is praised across Australia and Britain. Articles emphasize lend lease implications, U S commitment, and calls for rapid total war effort to aid Britain and free nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
Yugoslavia and Turkey explore defense links amid German risk
Ankara reports Yugoslavia remains determined to defend its frontiers and may seek Turkish support as Germany contemplates actions in the region. Turkish inquiries reportedly occurred before the Bulgarian push, with Yugoslavia cautious about broader commitments but signaling possible cooperation if needed.
Yugoslav Resistance Chooses Firm Stand Against Germany
Reports from Belgrade describe Yugoslavia rallying for defense with two thirds of front-line troops called up and morale high. Turkish observers note stronger Yugoslav resolve than expected as German diplomacy seeks cooperation and larger German troop movements press Greek and Bulgarian borders. President Incunu’s envoy travels to Berlin with Hitler’s recent message to Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Turkey
Germany
Russia
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Daily Telegraph
Yugo-Slavia
New Order
Associated Press
Incunu
Berlin
Hitler
Afghan mission to Japan seeks peaceful ties and trade
Afghanistan's leader Ghulam Ghauf arrives in Singapore bound for Tokyo at Japan's request. The mission aims to improve relations with neighbours and boost Afghan exports to Japan, noting Afghanistan's buffer role between India and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Afghanistan
Taki
Minsion
Ghulam Ghauf
Tokyo
Japan
India
Russia
Germany vows vigorous reply to Roosevelt speech
Berlin reports that Germany will reply vigorously to Roosevelt's remarks while the Foreign Office declines comment. The diplomatic correspondent notes that an American invasion of Europe would be dangerous and would meet with very vigorous measures, highlighting tense postwar diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Whilelmstrasse
Roosevelt
Diplomatique’ Correspondens
Chinese Seek Aid for Chungking in War Speech Response
Chinese press quotes Roosevelt praising Allied aid and urging faster U S munitions to help China mount a joint offensive against Japan. The piece notes Chinese leaders hope American supplies arrive soon to bolster defense and sustain resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Presa
Roosevelt
Womers
Preas
Seerican Arma
Berbera Recaptured After Landing Cooperation
Cairo dispatch reports Berbera recaptured yesterday after British Indian forces landed with Royal Navy and R.A.F. Our troops and air and sea support seized key heights around Keren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Berbera
Royal Navy
R.A.F
Keren
Appointment of Lyster as Lord Commissioner of Admiralty
Vice-Admiral Lyster is named Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty and Chief of Naval Air Services after serving as First Naval Member of the Commonwealth Naval Board in Australia. He assumed the role on April 14, 1941, following Rear-Admiral Ligate who had been sent to Australia for duty. Lyster previously commanded the fleet at the Taranto air raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Morday
Lyster
Taranto
Night raids costly to Germany in weekly air battles
British air force reports 42 enemy aircraft destroyed over Britain in the week ending Saturday, including 35 at night, with RAF losses of one aircraft. Additional hits credited to Norwegian merchant ship and British naval vessel. In the Middle East, 48 enemy planes were destroyed by RAF forces up to March 14. Berlin says the enemy lost 31 planes from March 12 to 15, with 11 downed by night fighters. Germany reports 21 losses in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
R.A.F
Ita
Middle East
Berlin
Germana Sest
Night Blitz Hits England and Scotland Reports Firefights
London reported a night raid with incendiaries and high explosives damaging towns in south west England and eastern Scotland. Firefighting contained most fires with some casualties and one enemy plane destroyed amid continued air attacks on Bristol, Avonmouth, and other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Scotland
Bristol
Avonmouth
Italians Fail to Check Greek Advance in Albania Front
Athens dispatch reports Italian attacks against Greek centers failed to break through. Italian commander Mussolini faced heavy losses with more than 60 000 casualties and exhausted troops after six days of brutal fighting. Greek defense held key heights as airman rescued, and Greek forces repelled assaults along a three mile front from Tre Yusha to Poupesse Hage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Daily Telegraph
Athens Indie
Britain sells Viscount Viscose assets in United States
New York Sunday report says Sir Edward Peacock of the British Treasury announced the sale of the 125 million dollar Viscode Corporation to United States interests. The purchasing syndicate includes Morgan Stanley, Dillon Reed and 17 firms. About 40 million dollars has been paid on account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Peacock
Treasury
United States
Morgan, Stanley and Company
Dilion Reed
American Viscose Corporation
Courtsard's Limited
London
The
Daily Telegraph
Britain
Viscose Corporation
America
Lever Bros
Massachusetts
Royal Dutch Shell
Imperial Chemical Investments
Dunlop Rubber
Turner Newall
Borax
Britain Marshals Home Front War Labour Registrations
The Ministry for Labour announces a national registration to survey available labour for the war effort. Registrations will cover men and women and place each person in work of national importance, whether currently employed or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bevon
Johnm
Fire on Bremen Reported in Official Update
An official bulletin confirms a fire on Bremen Street with details limited to the incident notice and location. No injuries or causes are specified in the accessible text.
RAF Middle East Operations Report Bold Attacks
British air forces report successful attacks on Berat and Valona in Albania with petrol dumps and runways hit. In air battles on March 11 seven enemy aircraft destroyed. four on the Valona ground. Eritrea actions include bombing Keren region and machine-gunning a train of 30 to 40 trucks. Eight planes destroyed at Dire Dawa. hospital ship reportedly torpedoed near Valona. Italian East Africa capitulation seen by April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
R.A.F
Berat
Valona
Beloury
Alent
Ey Mareth
Eritrea
Keren
Keren-Asmara
Dire Dawa
Savoia
Cairo
United Press
Italiana
East Africa
German Attack on Shipping Reported Off Crete
German radio claims torpedo planes hit two British ships from a squadron near Crete, with two battleships six cruisers and destroyers in the group. It says Portsea harbour installations were bombed and two merchant ships of about 4000 tons were sunk off the western approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Crete
Portamouth
Instang
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Sys
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Bulchare
Home Front
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Ral
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