Allied strike targets Jap bases in Far East raid
Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault’s U S Army Air Force announces a major assault against Japanese bases in Hainan and Haiphong. The 4 motor and 2 engine bombers, with fighter escorts, attacked key targets from the South China Sea to the Gulf of Tongking, signaling a widening offensive against Japanese holdings near China and Indo-China.
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UN Treichel
Eareign Editur
Far East
Claire L. Chennault
Mth
United States Army Air Force
China
Yokyo
Kobe
Togahama
Osaka
Nagoya
Hainan
Kwanchow
Gulf of Tongking
Japan
Hainan Fies
Bulich East Indiag
Sylelfing
Philippines
Manila
Formosa
MacArthur
Bataan
Cor- Esplate
Dalnan
Halphong
Saigon
Sarawak
Borneo
Dutch East Indies
British Army in Tunisia Captures 1600 Axis Prisoners in May
In a delayed report from May 2, British forces announce the capture of about 1600 Axis soldiers in Tunisia, including large German units. Prisoners were sent to Italian and Austrian camps, with authorities noting ongoing operations since an April push near Vienna, and a beleaguered front in Me Tunlsiay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunisia
New York
CNS
Yazi Field Maraial
Vienna
Austria
N. B.jenny
Berne
Switz-Medjex-El-Bat
95 Nazi Planes Downed Near Novorossisk and Krymskaya
Moscow reports heavy fighting northeast of Novorossisk as Soviet forces press the Kuban front. Berlin claimed German withdrawals 20 miles from Novorossisk and Krymskaya, while Soviet news notes intensified air and ground pressure with US supplies aiding the Kuban corridor.
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Moscow
Novorosstak
Kuban
Black Sea
Novorossisk
Krymskaya
Berlin
Ecubar
Krasnodar Land
Keren Strait
General William Key appointed to command European forces
Washington reports Gen. William S. Key designated to take over command in Europe after Gen. Andrews was killed in an accident. The announcement states Key, formerly provost marshal for American forces in the theater, was named by senior officers to lead the United States troops abroad.
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Kuban
United States
Iran
Anny
Star
London
Iins
William 8. Key
Provost Marain
European Theater of Opera
Tans
Woyanpaltitiud
Gllowk
Jeank H. Andrewe
Mongny Vt
Teeland
Amnalnelhell
Key
United
Blakes Foraés
du Bane Don
Wrtne
Anid
Nazis Hit In Largest RAF Raid Over Dortmund
The RAF mounted its largest four engine bomber raid to date against Dortmund near the Ruhr valley, dropping about 1500 tons of bombs last night. The attack involved first line squadrons with heavy losses reported by the air ministry.
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London
Germany
Dortmund
Ruby Valley
Essen
R.A. PF
Mentator
Air Ministry
Cologne
Dortland
Europe
R.A. F
Ure
A. P
Ruhy
Dortsmund
Taj Bins
Fort+ Munden union
Caoser
RAF
Alan
Hague
Netherlands
Abbewlle
France
Antwerp
U.S. Air Force
Belgium
Por
Erin
Repalr
U. S
Hernlofare
Ray
Downton
Air Force Neacquarters
Bombing Review Craters German Morale In April
Allied aerial assessment reports crippling blows to German morale from April raids. Civilians fear shelters as fires flood pipes. factories and military sites like Essen, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf and Kiel suffer heavy damage. RAF bombers fly 20 nights in April, RAF fighters double air sorties, while North Africa air operations peak with daily sorties between 300 and 600.
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Nce
Civitan Arministration
Essen
Murembourg
Shetter
R. A. F. Bomber Command
Piimes Ag
Lie Reylew
She Flere
Quisbirg
Stuttgart
Mannheim
Dusseldorf
Kiel
Brerlin
Rostock
Sarlick
Britain
North Africa
Americans Reach Mateur Maturity in North Africa
In Tunisia on May 2 American forces stormed Mateur after five battle phases and combined air, infantry, and artillery to drive German defenders from the Djebel Tahent area. The victory, part of a six week offensive, showcased improved American coordination and mobility against Axis forces.
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Harold ¥. Boys
Mateur
Tunisia
Afric
Maleur
Isilon
Mediterranean
Beja
Tebourha
Moedjez-El-Bab
Sidi
Barried
Wills Hut
Mls
Cole
Djebel Tahent
Djehelm Tahent
Wlin
Sedjenane
Mateny
Debel Agzng
Djebel
Sedjenane-Mateur
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Forecast shows little change in temperature for San Antonio and Hast Texas with scattered thunder showers and cooler conditions midweek. Winds will be fresh to strong from the north and west portions, with stronger gusts over the southwest and lower coast Wednesday afternoon and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonia
Preston
Texas
North Portion
Lowery
Weather Bureau
Allies may invade Italian territories before Tunisian end
The report hints that Allied forces could invade Italian lands before the Tunisian campaign ends. Paris radio claimed an Allied convoy with 20 transports and landing barges sailed from Gibraltar. The piece discusses Mediterranean strategy and aims to reopen shipping, noting Sicily and Sardinia as pivotal bridges and the risk to Axis lines, with emphasis on rapid, multi-point pressure across the region.
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Dewitt
Bertin
Paris
la Tinea
Spay
Gibraltar
Roche
Finn Wal Tehliles
Sicily
Africa
Taligay Malian
Great Island
Cap Bon
Tunisie
Atiich
Axiz
iSardinit
Tunisia
Nse
iSardinhi
Mediterranean
Italy
Loringi
Balkans
United States
Afrles
Middle East
Bolmx
Reggio Calabria
Messina
England
Yanks Bomb Italian Base
Allied forces bombed the Taranto naval base and surrounding harbor facilities in Calabria. Official dispatches note hits on ships, fuel stowage, and harbor installations with daylight sorties observed by observers and statements of damage to the harbor area.
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Taranto
Allied Drive Squeezes Tunis North Africa Front
American and French forces push toward Bizerte and Tebourba as allies punch from Mateur gaining five to ten miles. British and French meet German counterattacks near Tebourba and Zaghouar while tank losses mount and front lines tighten along Lake Achkel and the Cap Bon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
North Africa
Mediterranean
Biverte
Mateur
Perryville
Alind
Ferryville
Lake Bizerte
Naval Base
Bizerte
Djebel CheniHi
Lake Achkel
Eddekhila
Sli Niles
Tebonrha
Tehuorba
Mater
Fusit
First Army
Med- Jerda
Tebourka
Moexlfez-El-Dah
Eisenhower
Tunisia
Montgomery
Zaghousn
Tre Freneh
Zaghounn
Pont de Fahs
Baudayue
Uthe Ares
Mvdjec-El-Bab
Wey
Mitrens
Cap Hon
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Gen. Andrews
Washington
Lett
Lesley J. Monat
Cormanding Geveral
Army
General Andrews
Athan
Bings
Aledadr
Agatinat Gewwany
Mant Trappa
Ak Civitarria Muitary Morale
U.S. Army
Emily
Fen
Mark Clik
Movaces
ED Ayadian
Egypt
Medierraneans
Avion
Creidentally
Tralkin Panteleria
Cairo
Italian Base
Eddie Rickenbacker
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