Allied bombardment tightens grip on Munda air base
Allied forces pound Munda and Rendova in the Solomons with heavy air and naval bombardment. MacArthur reports a three way bombardment plan targeting Munda defenses as American troops prepare a land assault on New Georgia. Aerial strikes drop extensive bombs, destroyers shell shore targets, and Zeros suffer losses amid ongoing Solomons operation.
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An Antonian Earns Silver Star in World War II Heroics
Lt. Col. John H. Deissy of San Antonio received a Silver Star for actions in the European theater. The award, announced by Army headquarters, honors gallantry during an attack on May 19 as the lead plane took heavy fire, though seriously wounded in the engagement.
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Month's Advance Notice Of Sicily Invasion Plans
North Africa dispatch reports that Allied forces began landing operations in Sicily following Eisenhower's June press conference. War correspondents reflect on the shock, secrecy, and responsibility of reporting the upcoming D day surprise.
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Heavy Axis Reinforcements Across Messina Strait
Reuters reports Axis forces rushed reinforcements from southern Italy across the Messina strait to meet the Allied invasion of Sicily. Moscow reacts as Russians greet the Sicily landings as a gift to the Red Army. Washington dispatch says Fifth Army training in Algeria likely joined the invasion with British First Army, no airborne action indicated.
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Algeria
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Sicily Seen As Allies Hopeful After Italian Fighting
Reporter Richard Washington describes Sicily as rugged and diverse, with mountains, arid river beds, and towns like Palermo housing culture and industry. He notes Sicilians may support Allies due to anti-Fascist sentiment, while rumors of Mafia persistence and local life haunt wartime impressions, ending with news of a Paramount cameraman killed in a desert crash.
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Desperate Nazis Press Red Defense on Belgorod Front
War dispatches report daylong fighting along the Belgorod front as German forces push their wedge into Soviet lines near the Belgorod Kursk Ore bulge. Russians claim fierce countermeasures, ambush tactics, and heavy tank losses, while Berlin broadcasts claim a 36 mile advance toward Kursk.
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More Invasion Landings Hinted
London reports suggest additional Allied landings may occur beyond Sicily with coordinated moves along the Mediterranean front. A British observer warns hard fighting lies ahead as Axis defenses in Tunisia and the region brace for renewed pressure. General Eisenhower declares the battle of Europe has begun, while Allied strength in the Mediterranean remains unconfirmed by official sources.
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Allied invasion of Sicily opens major European war push
Allied armies under General Eisenhower invaded Sicily from the North Africa front with air and naval support. Landings hit southern and eastern coasts as bombers and fighters provided cover while bridgeheads formed. Taormina bombing reduced Axis centers. many Axis planes were shot down. several Allied planes failed to return.
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Locked in Battle in North Africa Reported by Reuters
A Reuters correspondent cabled from North Africa that first line troops were locked in combat this morning after scrambling over mines and barbed wire to attack pillboxes and machine gun nests. Lightning-quick landings were ongoing as reports continued on Page 2.
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Ruhr Targets Bombed Again Under Heavy Allied Assault
London reports a very heavy bombardment of the Central Ruhr last night with daylight offensives by Allied bombers and fighters. Gelsenkirchen, 27 miles west of Dortmund, listed among targets. ten RAF bombers missing. Heavy U S bombers and fighters supported the daylight attack as hundreds of planes crossed the channel in a major force.
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