Churchill warns Italy to sue for peace and backs harsh war plan
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that Italy will be scarred if its new government headed by Marshal Badoglio seeks peace with Germany. He urged maximum war effort against Italy, warned against chaos, and endorsed wholesale unconditional surrender while noting no peace overtures had been received. The Allies would press for full co operation and bases for air operations, with careful handling of Italy’s political future.
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London
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Italy
Pietro Badoglio
Germany
Britain
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Mussolini
United States
Allied Forces Break German Counterattacks in Sicily
American and Canadian troops push northeast of Sicily, shattering German counterattacks in the central sector and advancing amid Axis dead. Allied air forces claim 21 Junkers 52 transports shot down near the Messina Strait, as Germans are identified along the front attempting a dike across the island to block invasion routes.
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North Africa
Sicily
Messina Strait
Italy
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Catania
Messina
Allied pushes threaten Hitler as Italy’s turmoil grows
In war analysis the Allied advances in Russia and Sicily squeeze Hitler toward a major withdrawal on the eastern front. A Balkan invasion looms as a grave risk if Italy seeks a separate peace, with Mussolini’s fall potentially widening Allied options and challenging the German right wing.
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Sicily
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Italy and Sicily World War II Developments
In Washington Secretary of the Navy Knox notes signs of moves to pull Italy from the war. Churchill urges Italy to surrender unconditionally or face consequences. Mussolini's newspaper reportedly suppressed by Badoglio. In Sicily Allied air action disrupts Nazi transport attempts while U S and Canadian forces push toward Messina, with over 70 000 German prisoners captured.
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Washington
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Mussolini
Badoglio
Sicily
Messina Strait
U. S
Messina
Allied forces push on three fronts around Orel base
Russian Red armies advance on three sides of Orel base capturing 70 villages and moving behind the city to threaten Germanys sole railway escape line. In Britain air raids on Hamburg continue with fifth strike in 48 hours, flames visible 30 miles. In Pacific U S troops begin climactic assault on Munda, advancing 500 yards as a massive combined sea air offensive hits with 600 tons of explosives from 200 aircraft. Forts and Liberators strike Salamaua area with 137 tons of bombs.
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Pacific
U. S S
Munda
Salamaua
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Navy Dauntless
Avenger
New Georgia
Kula Gulf
New Guinea
Army bombers pound Kiska in ten raids
Army fighter bombers carry out ten raids on the Jap base at Kiska in a pre invasion bombardment. Operations aim to soften defenses and disrupt radar and air facilities ahead of an assault.
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Kiska
Tokyo Sees Japan War Policy Unchanged After Mussolini
Tokyo broadcaster quoted Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu telling the cabinet that Japan's war policy remains completely unchanged despite Mussolini's resignation. Domei noted Tokyo officials doubt Italy's events will alter Japan's course toward a greater East Asia and ongoing conflict as Badoglio vows the war will continue.
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Tokyo Radio
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Japan
Benito Mussolini
Associated Press
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Tokyo
Italy
East Asia
Domei
Pietro Badoglio
Italy reports new bombing of Naples
Allied air activity over the Italian mainland has lagged since Sunday with a single mainland target, railway communications at Marina di Paola, bombed yesterday. No attacks were reported on Sunday, and a new regime in Italy was noted. Today the Italian communique reported, without Allied confirmation, another bombing of Naples.
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Marina di Paola
Italy
Naples
Allies Prepared for Italian Peace Bids, Congress Says
Congress members voice belief the Allies are ready for any peace bid from Italy after Mussolini’s ouster. Senator Van Nuys recalls Churchill predicting collapse. Burton calls Sicily victory a vindication of overwhelming attack and timely action. Unconditional surrender and access to mainland bases seen as peace terms.
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Italians Describe Harsh Life Under Mussolini in Sicily
In Sicily on July 21 a reporter recalls vivid talks with locals about brutal expectations under fascism. Veterans are scarce and many elderly or unwilling soldiers fill Italy’s ranks while farms yield but are heavily taxed and controlled.
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Mussolini
Italy
Russia
France
Fascist Party
Tunisia
Allied Air Fleet Hits Targets At Zeebrugge
Allied fighters and light bombers attacked Zeebrugge industrial targets and enemy airfields in Belgium and Holland by daylight. The day offensive followed a fifth attack in 48 hours on Hamburg. RAF Mosquito bombers struck the German port and industrial city last night for the third consecutive night.
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Zeebrugge
Belgium
Holland
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Hamburg
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Argentine decree takes control of major industrial plants
Buenos Aires reports the government issued a decree placing eight key industries under state supervision. Six American owned plants in farm machinery, automobiles and tires were affected, including Ford Motor Co, General Motors of Argentina, International Harvester, Goodyear Neumatico, Firestone De La Argentina and Michelin Sociedad Anonima De Neumaticos.
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United States
Ford Motor Co
General Motors
Argentina
International Harvester Co
Goodyear Neumatico Sociedad Anonima (Corporation
Firestone de la Argentina Sociedad Anonima
Michelin Sociedad Anonima de Neumaticos
Air and Sea Power Supports Renewed Drive On Munda
Allied forces pressed the renewed attack on Munda airbase in the Central Solomons after a 600 ton bombardment. The Japanese reportedly yielded ground along the perimeter, about 500 yards in one sector, signaling the anticipated advance as the offensive began.
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C. Yates McDaniel
Southwest Pacific
Munda
Solomons
Third War Loan Drive to Open September 9
President Roosevelt proclaims September 9 as the start date for a third war loan drive and urges Americans to back the attack with war bond purchases. Treasury set a $15 billion goal. he argues vast funds are needed to support Allied operations and inspire those under fire.
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Roosevelt
Treasury
Morgenthaum
Peace move eyed as Badoglio seeks order in Italy
Reports from Rome say the new government may seek an armistice with the allies. Reuters notes talks in Vatican City and with German envoy Von Mackensen as Badoglio reorganizes the fascist apparatus and a Milan riot tolls three dead. Authorities worry about German troops in Italy as press freedom loosens.
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Bern
Switzerland
Pietro Badoglio
Italy
Rome
London
Reuters
Svenska Dagbladet
Stockholm
Vatican City
Hans Georg Victor von Mackensen
Badoglio
Germany
Benito Mussolini
Spadoglio
Milan
RAF Bombing of Hamburg Continues Despite Night Fighters
London reports Hamburg was attacked for the fifth time in 48 hours as RAF Mosquito bombers hit the German port for a third straight night. Fire aboard the city was visible from over thirty miles, with lighter flak and some patrols noted as heavy raids began Saturday night and continued through Sunday.
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Britsh Air Ministry
Germany
Hamburg
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Dover Straits
Calais
Channel
Essen
Berlin Seeks Meeting Between Hitler and Badoglio
Berlin dispatches in Informaciones say Hitler, surprised by Mussolini’s resignation, may want a meeting with Badoglio. Berlin hints the Italian change won’t alter Fascist structure and notes Germany’s prep to cover Balkan gaps if Italy withdraws. Badoglio faces transport chaos and possible Sicily evacuation if supplies run short.
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Berlin
Informaciones
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Fuehrer
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Badoglio
Sicily
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Austria
Greece
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Morava
Black Radio Rumors Sparked Widespread Alarm
Reports describe journalists diplomats and the public fearing a threat named the black radio as word spread before official confirmation from the German news agency.
Roosevelt To Give Fireside Chat Wednesday
President Roosevelt will address the nation for about thirty minutes at 9 30 p m Eastern War Time. The White House calls the speech of major importance and it will be his first talk since Mussolini’s downfall. The White House gave no primary subject hint. Early said the speech will explain itself and may touch home front and war front developments.
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White House
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Mussolini
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