08 May 1943
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 08, 1943
Page
1
Allied forces push toward Tunis and Bizerta as fighting intensifies across Tunisia. Reports from Algiers say the British and American units drive toward coast ports, with heavy air action and large prisoner tallies as German defenses crumble around several key towns. The U S Army announces General Devers will command forces in the Mediterranean theater under General Andrews.
The Office for War Information director Elmer Davis said it was possible Allies could invade Europe below Tunisia as they closed in on Bizerta. He noted uncertainty about Allied operations in continental Europe this summer and suggested plans could proceed with air power despite Axis holdouts in the Mediterranean.
London dispatch reports a remarkable incident as six trains were struck within six minutes by Australians. The report names several individuals and locations in a garbled entry, noting prior night operations and a navigator reference.
Tokyo radio cites Tojo in Manila saying Japan will crush Britons and Americans to stop East Asian intervention. Roosevelt voices Pacific action need as Allies face vast gains and potential strategic setbacks. Journal American map highlights South Pacific threats and warnings of Australia becoming pivotal to war effort.
Soviet midnight communique reports German counterattacks north of Novorossysk repelled. Soviet forces advance in three columns toward Novorossisk with heavy artillery support while Russian air and sea power threaten enemy positions on the Kuban. Paris radio notes 20,000 shells fired in a Kuban day. Turkish troops begin month training in Egypt with war material deliveries.
A Chinese report cites strong indications Japan plans a new offensive in China and Asia. It notes attacks possible in India and Siberia, with China as the main target, aiming to sever Chinese resistance by multi‑area operations. Japanese forces renew the Taihang push and may shift toward the Chang Bai region and Honan as indecisive fighting continues in the Taihang and Sichuan ranges.
A vivid report details a Swedish ship and others sunk by submarines off the coast. Survivors recount torpedo hits, lifeboat fires, and peril at sea as rescuers and Australian port authorities aid the crew.
An Australian force conducted a surprise coastal strike near Salamaug, attacking Japanese forward positions and capturing Babduk. The operation disrupted supply lines, damaged enemy shipping, and secured a bridge while facing heavy anti aircraft and shelling from Japanese forces along the coast.
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