Birthday interviews reveal Morgen thau’s steadfast spirit
Henry Morgenthau Sr. now 85 shares a candid view of global tension and a long career from German immigrant to lawyer, real estate and finance magnate, philanthropy, and public service with a son in the cabinet. He recalls 1933 Europe and predicts ongoing conflict while remaining hopeful about human effort.
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Convoys Battle of Atlantic and Stalin's Power Shift
Mounting British losses in the Atlantic push Washington toward convoy action. Stimson’s speech signals pressure to move from talk to action, amid debate over aiding Britain and naval strategy. Stalin’s rise to premier prompts three possible Russian futures amid German pressure.
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World War II Britain Faces Three Fronts and German Pressure
Britain endures peak war strain as air war over England, Mediterranean battles, and Atlantic convoy warfare intensify. Roosevelt urges mass production of large bombers while risks to Mosul oil and Kirkuk Haifa pipeline loom amid Iraqi politics. German saboteurs and German sailors roundups spark U.S. coverage.
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Mediterranean battle hinges on Alexandria not Suez
Analysis argues Britain's risk in the Mediterranean rests on Alexandria as the key bridgehead, not the Suez canal, with Axis control threatening the eastern Mediterranean. It notes current Suez underused since the Illustrious air attack and capes around Africa shaping supply routes.
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Soldier in Camp Shelby Letter Reveals Wartime Frustrations
Buck Private Oscar writes of endless pills for diverse ailments in the army medical system, cold winters, and wish for warmer climates or Africa duty. He details camp life, drill sergeants, visitors, cafeteria food, kitchen tasks, and a failing car sale while praising Valley Forge and awaiting pay delays. He asks his mother to check on Olive Johnson and describes humorous army nicknames and supply routines.
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Washington debates convoys as losses mount and Stalin rises
Weekly analysis by Edward C. Wayne notes British shipping losses from convoys, and reports Stalin openly assuming leadership as premier of Russia. Editorial reflects a stance from the Western Newspaper Union release.
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Exploit of a Sunken British Destroyer Swain
In London a boatswain aboard a sunken British destroyer recounts escaping by swimming to a rubber boat. He faced four German fliers who menaced him with revolvers before he stabbed their craft with a clasp knife, causing it to sink.
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