18 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1943
Page
1
British and Allied reports describe a large Japanese carrier attack on Rabaul with heavy bombing and ship damage. The strike involved aerial torpedoes and incendiaries, damaging a freighter and setting vessels ablaze. Casualties and strategic impact remain undeclared amid ongoing reporting from the theater.
Reports claim Japan will abandon its base at Rabaul as too risky after heavy air and ship losses. Naval spokesmen cite claims of many Japanese planes shot down and ships sunk, contrasted with Allied figures and official doubts about the Japanese totals.
A brief report quotes Colonel A Diller at General MacArthur’s HQ noting that U S supplies reaching the South West Pacific are only about 8 to 20 percent of what America ships overseas. He stresses relief is limited despite some improvement and warns that shortages hinder broader offensives against Japanese forces.
A scrambled, partial 1940s style dispatch notes mystery surrounding Marshal Petain. It mentions radio broadcasts from Vichy and uncertain signals about his status, with references to Turkish diplomacy and other wartime actors, all shrouded in unclear details.
London reports a joint Middle East communiqué stating after five days of continuous bombardment the defense on Leres Island collapsed. Allied resistance eased as German forces claimed control. British and Allied troops reportedly capitulated or laid down arms. Brigade statements and naval actions ahead show heavy air attacks on Rhodes and Crete, with long range bombardment of Leros.
Reports from neutral observers in Berlin cited by Times correspondent describe growing German fears on the Eastern front. German rhetoric hints at potential Mediterranean landings, while Allied air and artillery pressure increases.
London reports a major Allied air offensive against German bomber and torpedo bases in France marking a renewed push. Despite foggy wording, the dispatch notes heavy bomber formations, hangars and aircraft losses, with confirmation of continued attacks on key targets along the coast.
Across rain and snow allied forces push with the Eighth Army advancing toward the Mangro River and northward positions as German detachments clash near Mantanatu. while the Far Army progresses southwest from Castel and airfield strikes occur near Balon. Aerial and ground actions continue with heavy bombardment and counterattacks reported from multiple fronts. In Australia, a conference leads to a plan to reduce building program and tighten zoning rules after a Sydney council meeting.
Reports describe Allied air operations over France near Brest and targets at a Norwegian power plant in Rjukan and a molybdenum mine at Knaben. Large formations faced heavy anti air efforts as bombers attacked multiple strategic sites.
The report surveys relief funding expectations across nations: Australia faces a proposed 40 million pound allocation to the rehabilitation pool, with debates on the share and basis of calculation. Government sources caution that final figures require approval and may shift as proposals are refined. The piece also notes broader international contributions and contrasts prewar income norms with wartime needs. The death of theologian Sydney at age 89 closes a long career in New Testament studies, while war news references German sabotage and French industry reactions.
A Moscow dispatch reports heavy fighting on the Gomel to Kiev corridor with Russian forces probing western trenches and widening breaches near Korosten and Ryzhany. German defenses resist as Russian divisions mount waves to cut through toward Smolensk and deepen the Pripet marsh front.
A French committee stated confidence in General Giraud after the wartime resume, with the committee withdrawing an offer following a reference about future relations between the army and the committees. British United Press reported no expectation the committee would remove him from participation in political affairs.
In Cairo police fired on protesters as demonstrations surged against De Gaulle. Three students were reported killed in the unrest amid strict orders from Prime Minister Na fas Pasha.venge of the actor Jamir Emjid Atalan leadership and threats against churches, clashes left many injured.
Military dispatch reports a heavy raid on a Japanese base in Burma during wartime operations. The incident allegedly shelters a key figure, Peay, amid targeted action and concentrated efforts against enemy forces.
The article notes Lord Louis Mountbatten’s visit to the South East Asia Command and his strong rapport with American generals. It highlights Britain’s wartime stance in the Pacific and signals anticipation of a new top command appointment in London as tensions and Allied coordination with the United States intensify.
In New Delhi Brigadier General Covell stressed theatre as a vital tool in wartime strategy. He noted the arts can bolster morale and national unity, potentially influencing public support and resilience during extended conflict abroad.
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