Invasion plan study cites German Japanese blunders
The American British staff collaboration highlights five major missteps by Berlin and Tokyo since 1939. It argues Hitler failed to strike Britain after Dunkirk and France fell, leaving the Allies to prepare a decisive Mediterranean blow.
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Roosevelt-Churchill
Italy
Poland
Eisenhower
MacArthur
Halsey
Berlin
Tokyo
United Nations
Dunkirk
Pearl Harbor
Hitler
Hirohito
Mediterranean
Festung Europa
Europe and Balkans War Talk Reaches Franklin Desk
A wartime column discusses Italy's Mussolini, Japan, and Germany, noting battles in the Balkans and potential Allied moves. It praises Eisenhower and Montgomery, speculates on Turkey entering the war, and stresses strategic pivots via the Adriatic and Istria to threaten Austria-Hungary and the Balkans.
Revival of war in Italy signals broader Allied aims
Analysis argues the Italian drive could unravel Axis strength in the Balkans, with Allied manpower to press multiple points of attack to pin the Reich in Italy, draw Axis reserves, and open ports from Brindisi to Ancona for fuel and supplies. The piece stresses sustaining momentum to seize key harbors and disrupt Germany’s industrial lifelines.
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Reichswehr
Italy
England
Brindisi
Bari
Naples
Alexander
Leghorn
Ancona
Adriatic
Hioe
Europe
Balkans
Berlin
Germany
Ruhr
Nazis Seen Saving Planes as Allies Press Air War
Allied observers dispute rosy views of the Luftwaffe noting German fighters and air power remain substantial despite Allied strikes. An RAF analyst cites a 200 to 300 aircraft rise in five months and constant bomber output while German production concentrates on defending key targets. Lieutenant Lafontin reports about 200 Nazi fighters in a raid on Stettin, underscoring they fight fiercely when challenged. Military leaders anticipate a pitched battle if Europe is invaded, hoping Allied air superiority delivers a knockout blow.
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Turkey
Adriatic
Istria
Italy
Yugoslavia
Austria
Hungary
Balkans
Berlin
Madrid
Mussolini
Bulgaria
Budapest
Trieste
Zagreb
Belgrade
Reichswehr
Crete
London
INS
Luftwaffe
The
Daily Express
RAF
United States Airforce
Rangy
John Lafontin
Ypsilanti
Mich
Stettin
Europe
De Kalb Officer Dies in Plane Crash near Rock Hill
Second Lt. Robert L. Gaither son of Mrs Blanche Gaither of Decatur Illinois was killed yesterday in the crash of his plane near Rock Hill District of Columbia.
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Charlotte
Robert L. Gaither
Blanche Gaither
Decatur, Tl
Rock Hill
D. C
WLEB Upheld Management Rights In Strike Case
The war labor board ruled management could discipline workers who strike in violation of a contract. It reversed the Detroit regional board which ordered Norge Machine Products to reinstate 41 former employees with back pay. AFL Local union had pressed for discharge of a productive worker. plant strike followed. News notes dissent by WL labor members.
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Washington
War Labour Board
WLB
Detroit
Norge Machine Products
Borg-Warner Corporation
Muskegon
AFL Automobile Workers
Geo. W. Taylor
Taylor
New Havocs To Have Invasion Role
A-20 Havoc bombers now serve with the Ninth Air Force Bomber Command to precede Allied ground forces into Europe. The fast twin engined planes carry large loads to 15000 feet and operate with heavy fighter escorts. The unit, commanded by Col Harold L Mace, is among the fastest Allied bombers rivaling the Mosquito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
INS
Royal Air Force
Ninth Air Force
Bomber Command
Europe
France
Boston
Havoc
United States Army Air Forces
Harold L. Mace
Jacksonville
Fla
Authority on Deafness Holds Clinic in High Point
Mr M D Huggins a leading expert on hard of hearing presents a free clinic at the Sheraton Hotel High Point N C on Wednesday May 17 from 2 to 6 PM He represents Dictograph Sales Corp of New York and demonstrates the Acouston hearing aid Free private examinations and consultation offered for all severities of hearing loss including service or repair for current users Ady
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M. D. Huggins
Sheraton Hotel
High Point
N. C
Huggins
Dictograph Sales Corp
New York
Ady
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