09 Nov 1942
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1942
Page
1
The New York Times forum notes Allied landings at key points in French North Africa signaling a second front developing. Discussion references Turkey and the broader war impact as leaders including Churchill and Roosevelt weigh strategic choices.
British and American reports describe heavy fighting as Axis forces fall back toward the Matruh area. Allied leaders declare victory and vow further pursuit, with Montgomery urging supreme effort and unity as fronts tighten around the retreating army. The dispatch credits large enemy losses and notes allied air and ground assaults continuing along the coast and desert fronts.
Fragmentary report describes Allied forces landing on the shores of Algiers Oran and Casablanca amid insurrectionary movements in May 1943. It notes air cover, several ships and transports, and outlines Allied plans to reinforce with divisions of the British Army.
Fragmentary dispatch reports Petain vowing French forces will resist alleged Allied aggression in North Africa. Reference to Roosevelt and Vichy signals, with mentions of Oran, Algiers, and Algiers radio. Reports claim French units, Admiral Darlan, General Weygand, and Governor Chatel mobilize to defend French territory amid clashes with U S forces and Allied air strikes.
Intercepted radio dispatches describe a breakout in Morocco and near constant aerial bombardment. Reports claim French forces under General Giread and Allied positions in West Africa are engaged as tension rises toward a possible Allied landings in North Africa.
From Our War Correspondent: Allied forces, including American airborne troops, tighten grip on Papua as Milne Bay repulse and Owen Stanley advances press Japanese back. Australians patrol Kohan while Buna area sees continued Allied air and ground pressure. By late June, Allied control extends to Buna and Goodenough Island approaches.
An excerpt discusses General MacArthur reorganizing forces in the Pacific. It notes moves toward New Guinea and Cairo areas, with references to Australian bases and supply lines, highlighting evolving Allied reinforcements and strategic coverage in 1942.
Reports from North Africa and the Atlantic describe landings by Allied forces with Royal Navy and American support. The French Government and people are assured no territory will be seized and French authority will remain intact. Washington and London pledge unity with Roosevelt and Churchill in aiding France’s liberation as RAF and US planes support operations. The broadcast quotes President Roosevelt praising Franco-American friendship and urging French people to resist invasion while awaiting the liberation of France.
Allied scouts report Kokoda found in ruins after weeks of fighting along the Owen Stanley Range. Troops moved quietly toward the town while Japanese forces disappeared. Native carriers aided the advance as air and ground observers noted scorched remains and the devastated town.
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