Churchill reports Allied landings and Caen fighting in France
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons Allied air borne troops secured several bridges and fought in Caen. He said landings on the coast were extensive with minimal losses and that operations proceeded satisfactorily as an immense allied armada crossed the channel to France. He hailed Rome’s liberation and noted strategic air and naval support sustaining the push.
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Fifth Army pushes beyond Rome toward the Tiber
Allied forces under Mark W. Clark advance from Rome to the sea with five miles beyond the Tiber reported and Tivoli captured by French troops. Bridges on the Tiber destroyed or seized trap German columns. over 375 German vehicles destroyed or damaged north of Rome. 2,000-plus prisoners blocked in the Rome–sea area.
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Heaviest Air Blows Landed Over Normandy Invasion
Allied air forces deployed about 11 000 aircraft in the Normandy invasion, bombing far along the coast and inland to disrupt German communications. British bomber command sent over 1300 large aircraft in ten strikes targeting 155 and 170 millimeter guns and rail lines around Osnabruck without loss.
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German account of Normandy invasion supplies early details
German news agency DNB reports Allied invasion began June 6 with airborne drops between the Seine and Orne and amphibious landings from Le Havre to Cherbourg. Paratroopers near Isigny Caen Barfleur noted heavy fighting with some successes and losses, while coastal batteries and ships exchanged fire at St Vaast La Hougue.
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Allies land in Normandy seize bridges on broad invasion front
Allied forces hit northwest Normandy beaches on a broad coastwise assault with 11,000 aircraft and 4,000 ships. Caen and bridges inland fell as German defenses were lighter than feared, with air and sea operations driving rapid beachhead consolidation and signaling a pivotal start to the campaign.
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Be Prepared Warns Underground Workers In Europe
A London radio in a Dutch NBC broadcast urges European underground workers to report to their leaders with speed and to be prepared for any scenario. The message stresses avoiding military installations and following trusted leaders during potential threats.
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Roosevelt says she was informed in advance of the invasion
At a news conference in Washington the speaker declined to reveal when she learned of the specific invasion plans. She stated that she knew in advance but would not disclose the exact time she was informed.
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Weather outlook for Mir area tonight and Wednesday
Continued cool conditions with low around 48 degrees tonight. One degree warmer expected on Wednesday with no other significant changes noted.
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Russians Readied to Strike East in Allied Second Front Plan
Soviet forces massed to join the Allied push toward Germany. Russians welcomed the Normandy invasion as the long sought second front while London reported renewed German attacks in the Iasi sector and Soviet air and anti-armor operations against targets near Chisinau. Moscow tallied German losses of 41 tanks and 23 planes in yesterday’s fighting near Iasi.
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Allies establish 15 mile front south of Le Havre
Transocean in a Berlin broadcast reports a 15 mile front from Villers-Sur-Mer to Trouville with 7 miles of depth, near Deauville and Le Havre port area, as the Allies push to keep life of the nation and urge adherence to decrees.
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Allied Invasion of France Delayed 24 Hours by Weather
Allied landings in France were postponed 24 hours due to bad weather. The change came as Dday neared after a forecast of a clearing at dawn. General Eisenhower postponed operations though earlier skies suggested storms.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Petain Urges French Officials to Stay at Posts
Paris radio quotes Marshal Petain appealing to French civilians to refrain from actions provoking reprisals. He states France is a battlefield and warns the German army may take special measures in the battle area while urging officials railway workers and other workers to remain at their posts to support the occupation.
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Calm Nation Prays As Invasion Begins In Europe
Wisconsin communities joined a nationwide wave of prayer and calm reflection after the Allied invasion of northern France. Churches, synagogues and temples opened for services and moments of silence as workers in war plants returned to duties without delay. Authorities urged prayer for Allied success and for the safety of service members.
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Germans Shift Mobile Units to Foil Atlantic Wall Breach
Border reports indicate German mobile units are moving from central France northward to block a possible Atlantic wall penetration. They have altered the entire German held Mediterranean area in anticipation of a southern blow. In Spain, reaction is intense with relief that the Pyrenees border area has not suffered a nearby strike.
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Badoglio to Form New Italian Government
Premier Marshal Pietro Badoglio dissolved the existing government and was charged by Crown Prince Umberto to form a new administration that includes political leaders in liberated Rome.
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Park Concert Planned by La Crosse Band
If the weather cooperates the La Crosse concert band directed by D Russell Wartinbee will perform at 8 p m Wednesday in Riverside Park announced by the park department.
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