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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 18, 1943
Page
1
Berlin dispatches report possible German troop withdrawals as Allied pressure intensifies. Rommel’s forces retreat and signals suggest strategic redeployment to Italy, with Italian divisions and Bulgarian troops referenced amid mounting urgency. Allied advances near the Mediterranean and rumors of a broader push threaten Axis stability.
Italian diplomacy hints at a separate peace as talks unfold between Italian and Vatican envoys. Reports from New York and Algiers touch on abdication rumors, with broadcasts claiming Italy may seek peace while observers urge caution about sensational claims.
War guilt to be punished, says Navy Secretary Colonel Khor. In a Whitehall style briefing at Hooton, he warns phoney peace moves will not deter the Allies from continued offensives in Europe and Asia. He cites bloodshed, including the Nanking massacre, and vows stronger home-front support and aid for coalition efforts.
London report states French authorities plan special trials in Tunis for rebels tied to nationalist movements. Propaganda and looting compensation measures are mentioned, with Arabs facing severe penalties and foreign civilians urged to report crimes.
Allied air forces struck Ruhr and Ader district locations as waves of bombing toppled two German dams. Eight Lancaster crews faced heavy anti aircraft fire with Wing Commander leading operations despite dangers reported by Archibald and Attacks Again. RAF said Damburst impacted German defenses while New Zealand, Australian, Canadian pilots supported the Fighters Command. Whirlwinds sighted vessels off the east coast as Berlin reported raids with explosions and aircraft losses.
Sharp Allied raids hit DoS and other air bases in the southwest Pacific as 130 Japanese planes were noted in reconnaissance. The actions targeted enemy airfields near Darwin Cape Gloucester and Cape Ward Hunt with heavy bombers and fighters, destroying several enemy aircraft on the ground and causing fires.
A damaged World War II era report describes a Japanese air raid on Moresby in New Guinea on a Saturday night. Attacking bombers flew in pairs at high altitude under cloud cover and released bursts near the aircraft. one plane was shot down by a local airman named Adam, with limited casualties.
Allied air activity based in Britain and elsewhere intensifies as preparations for invasion unfold. Bomber and fighter operations over Northern France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany target airfields, railways, convoys, and missile sites while anti aircraft crews remain alert.
Reports indicate a batch of Axis generals captured in Africa were flown to Britain. Included were 16 Germans and 10 Italians among the prisoners. Names and exact captures remain partially obscured in dispatches.
Washington reports Americans on Attu in the Aleutians inch toward an early victory. Observers note fogs and poor weather may affect landings as Japanese defenses are described in Tokyo broadcasts and radio. Allied forces reportedly gain ground despite heavy resistance and counterstrikes as crews land on multiple sectors.
Moscow reported that the Mest group including Alyparaad landed and faced decisive German resistance. German attempts to cross by boat were repulsed, with heavy casualties and ships lost. The German counteroffensive near Meyanek Gomel and Orot was halted by long range bombers, while air battles left 210 German planes destroyed in a week.
Incoming RAF bombers struck Lido di Roma near the Rome naval base as part of a night raid over southern Italy. Reports say some damage and casualties occurred in the Ostia region while attacks extended toward Trapani and other targets with multiple aircraft losses and limited antiaircraft response.
A garbled British naval deployment near a Capeion Peninsula is noted alongside reports of 160 German ships attacked off Greece. The Algiers communiquis suggest a broader war context with divergent lines about Allied and Axis movements.
The report notes German executions of Czech prisoners and U S miners refusing to negotiate amid wartime pressures. It mentions the War Army and Allied powers' responses as editors discuss the ongoing labor and punitive actions, with references to Prague and worker unrest.
Reported raid by Japanese fighters on American forces inflicts heavy losses amid air and ground combat near Chungking and Yangtze river. Chinese defenses along Kiniewen and northern Tungting respond while Allied pilots claim several enemy planes shot down and bridges damaged.
Three night raids on London area cause destruction to homes and casualties. A bomber was shot down. bodies recovered from wrecked houses as the alert stretched through the night. The Beri radio reported strong bomber activity and plans to keep alert to deter further raids. rail targets and heavier calibers noted as the attack continued.
Canada hits milestones in the Fourth Victory Loan drive with substantial purchases by government and public. Funds raised near £200 million, with total subscriptions approaching £314 million as campaigns continue to meet the target and officials encourage wider participation.
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