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Global War Briefing Reflects German Moves and Pacific Landings
In the Balkans German forces seize key positions in Romania and Bulgaria after Hungary’s collapse while Marshal von Kleist and von Manstein regroup to counter Red Army thrusts toward the Pruth and Carpathians. U.S. Marines land on Emirau and Eiawmusao in the St Milts group to isolate enemy bases and bring air lines within range of Truk. Japanese columns cross into India via the Upper Chindwin as fierce fighting continues at Cassino. Allied evacuations around Mount Vesuvius halt as the volcano nears a massive eruption. London reports night raiders strike, Allied air forces claim multiple fighter kills, and U.S. lend-lease delivers thirty-eight 10,000-ton escort aircraft carriers to Britain for anti-submarine duties.
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Red Army
Dniester
Pruth
Marshal von Kleist
Romania
Marshal von Manatein
Lwow-Proskurov
Carpathians
Balkans
Hungary
Rumania
Bul- Bara
Loandon
Russia
Hitler
Carpathans
Pacific
U.S
Emirau
Eiawmusao
St. Miutthings
London
United States
Britain