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War News In Brief From Front Lines Across Europe
Marshal Tymoshenko’s encirclement of German forces before Stalingrad and Zhukov’s breakthrough near Velikiye Luki and west of Kiev signal a major Soviet offensive push. French fleet at Toulon scuttled, over 60 ships lost, with some vessels saved. New Guinea sees continued Allied protection of Buna and Soputa areas as Japanese landings are repelled. Hospital casualties rise after Zeros strike medical stations. British forces advance toward Tunis, while Chinese offensives in Hupeh and near Hong Kong are reported.
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Marshal Tymoshenko
Stalingrad
Moscow
Zhukov
Velikiye Luki
Kiev
Voronei
Caucasus
Toulon
Vichy
Strasbourg
Dunkerque
Towlon
Axis
Barcelona
Spain
New Guinea
Buna
Soputa-Sanananda
Buna-Gona
Cape Endaidere